Looking for a place to live in Downtown San Francisco.?

Question

Looking for a place Jan 1st. But i am coming to look in the area September 15th, looking for an apartment and a job.

Im looking for something cheap under 1100, i realize this is hard to find but ive looked at some listings ... something small, probably gritty, but i would like to be surrounded by cheap restaurants, bars, thrift shops. And ultimately, want it to be relatively safe walking in and out late at night, for a city.

Any specific places.... to look when i come, like SPECIFIC streets or areas please. Any advice would be helpful. Thank you.

Answer 1

You may want to consider the Mission area.  From 16th to 26th along Valencia, Gurerro, Delores, and South Van Ness but avoid Capp street!

The tender-nob [border of the tenderloin and nob hill] Polk to Leavenworth Sutter to Sacramento.

Both of these areas while gritty and urban have a great mix of restaurants, thrift shops and bars.

For $1100 the best you will get is a studio or a roommate situation anywhere in the city.  Check out craig's list for specifics.

http://www.craigslist.org