Studio Apartments for Rent in Excelsior Under $3,000

Excelsior is one of SF's most affordable south-side neighborhoods — working-class, heavily Filipino and Latino, with taquerias and pho on Mission St. Balboa Park BART and the J-Church Muni are nearby. 1BRs can still be found under $2,400.

9 listings available — updated June 3, 2026, refreshed every 3 hours

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Excelsior
Zumper

712 Brazil And Vienna #NA

$2,499/mo
Studio1 bath
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Excelsior
Zillow

279 Minerva St #2, San Francisco, CA 94112

$2,000/mo
Studio1 bath350 sqft
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Excelsior
Zillow

146 Howth St #A, San Francisco, CA 94112

$1,950/mo
Studio1 bath250 sqft
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Excelsior
Zillow

66 Chicago Way, San Francisco, CA 94112

$2,300/mo
Studio1 bath600 sqft
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Excelsior
Zillow

165 Summit St, San Francisco, CA 94112

$2,650/mo
Studio1 bath450 sqft
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Excelsior
Zillow

285 Madison St #1, San Francisco, CA 94134

$2,200/mo
Studio1 bath
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Excelsior
Zillow

215 Oxford St #B, San Francisco, CA 94134

$1,300/mo
Studio1 bath
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Excelsior
Zillow

(undisclosed Address), San Francisco, CA 94112

$1,650/mo
Studio1 bath
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Excelsior
Zillow

5 Ruth St APT 5, San Francisco, CA 94112

$2,495/mo
Studio1 bath450 sqft
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Frequently asked

How many studios are available in Excelsior right now?

As of June 3, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 9 studios for rent in Excelsior under $3,000/month. Listings refresh every 3 hours from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area sources.

What is the rent for a studio in Excelsior?

Among current Rentomatics listings, studios in Excelsior start at $1,300/month, with an average of $2,116 and a median of $2,200/month. Prices reflect 9 active listings updated June 3, 2026.

How often are Rentomatics listings updated?

Rentomatics refreshes listings every 3 hours from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area rental sources. Stale listings are removed within 5 days of last sighting.

Does Rentomatics show broker fees?

Yes. Every Rentomatics listing displays whether a broker fee applies, and users can filter to show only no-fee apartments.

What is Excelsior like?

Excelsior is one of SF's most affordable south-side neighborhoods — working-class, heavily Filipino and Latino, with taquerias and pho on Mission St. Balboa Park BART and the J-Church Muni are nearby. 1BRs can still be found under $2,400.

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