San Franciscos cheapest one bedroom apartment is a jaw dropper

A relative ”deal” on a one-bedroom apartment in ridiculously expensive San Francisco has been unearthed – and it’s soul crushing.The latest analysis from Zumper found rents in the city have skyrocketed 22.9% year over year, fueled by a limited supply and an AI boom that’s driving up salaries.That means a one-bedroom in the city carries a soul-crushing median price tag of $4,180 a month, almost twice what a similar pad costs in Los Angeles but amid the surge in housing costs, a rare and relative “deal” on a one-bedroom apartment in San Francisco has been unearthed.Last month, analysis from Zumper found rents for one-bedroom apartments in the City by the Bay have , an enterprising reporter recently found a one-bedroom for roughly half that price.To find the holy grail, KRON4 combed residential listings on Zillow and Apartments.com, limiting their search to one-bedroom units with at least one bedroom and a kitchen.Their report excluded income-restricted units, as well as shared and co-living spaces.In an effort to avoid scam listings, only units represented by management companies or real estate agents with verifiable contact information were considered.

Zillow delivered the winner in the form of a one-bedroom apartment at 245 Leavenworth St offered at $2,195 per month.No square footage was provided, and though the unit, which is managed by J.Wavro Associates, does not include laundry facilities or parking, it features hardwood floors and ample natural light.

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Never miss a story According to J.Wavro Associates, “Residents enjoy elevator access and a convenient location near public transit, shopping, dining, and downtown attr...