San Francisco is notorious for its eye-watering living costs, with housing especially pricey. The most expensive major US city for renters, its monthly average now stands at $3,650, an increase of 11% compared to the same time last year. That figure is a staggering 83% higher than the national average.

As you can imagine, pickings are extremely slim with a budget of just $1,995 per month. Only the smallest homes are within reach, such as this 280-square-foot studio in the Lofts at 7 apartment community in the Civic Center neighborhood, which is available for $1,895 a month.

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