Studio Apartments for Rent in Tenderloin Under $4,000

The Tenderloin is central and the cheapest part of downtown SF — Civic Center and Powell BART are right there, and there's a real food scene (Saigon Sandwich, Turtle Tower). Street-level issues are significant; it's not for everyone. 1BRs can go for well under $2,500.

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

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SOMA / south beach

$3,171/mo
Studio675 sqft
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downtown / civic / van ness

$3,047/mo
Studio477 sqft
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Lower Nob Hill / 1035 Sutter

$2,995/mo
Studio510 sqft
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lower nob hill

$1,850/mo
Studio410 sqft
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downtown / civic / van ness

$2,966/mo
Studio491 sqft
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Downtown

$2,195/mo
Studio304 sqft
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Downtown

$1,895/mo
Studio252 sqft
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tenderloin

$1,895/mo
Studio263 sqft
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downtown / civic / van ness

$1,895/mo
Studio320 sqft
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tenderloin

$1,895/mo
Studio273 sqft
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Downtown

$2,825/mo
Studio391 sqft
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downtown / civic / van ness

$1,695/mo
Studio244 sqft
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downtown / civic / van ness

$2,860/mo
Studio416 sqft
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downtown / civic / van ness

$2,875/mo
Studio423 sqft
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downtown / civic / van ness

$1,995/mo
Studio282 sqft
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lower nob hill

$1,995/mo
Studio350 sqft
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tenderloin

$2,145/mo
Studio301 sqft
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Downtown

$1,995/mo
Studio282 sqft
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Tenderloin

$2,145/mo
Studio355 sqft
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downtown / civic / van ness

$2,045/mo
Studio262 sqft
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Frequently asked

How many studios are available in Tenderloin right now?

As of June 3, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 98 studios for rent in Tenderloin under $4,000/month. Listings refresh every 3 hours from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area sources.

What is the rent for a studio in Tenderloin?

Among current Rentomatics listings, studios in Tenderloin start at $1,590/month, with an average of $2,145 and a median of $2,048/month. Prices reflect 98 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 Tenderloin like?

The Tenderloin is central and the cheapest part of downtown SF — Civic Center and Powell BART are right there, and there's a real food scene (Saigon Sandwich, Turtle Tower). Street-level issues are significant; it's not for everyone. 1BRs can go for well under $2,500.

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