Drake Manor Apartments

2525 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
Fairfax, CA 94930

allison s. writes: This place was my first home in California. The best in the row of apartments on Sir Francis Drake, in my opinion. The apt. managers Jessi and Jason grew up here and are now raising their family here. So they really care about the place and the…

Shalene Rose, Realtor
Neighborhood: Lower Hills

1451 Leimert Blvd
Oakland, CA 94602

Cortt D. writes: Shalene Rose is a great realtor with a fresh approach to real estate.  She's broken the old salesman mold of what a realtor once was, and acts instead as your partner and guide on the journey of buying or selling your home.  She's honest, authentic,…

707 Old County Road Apartments

707 Old County Rd
Belmont, CA 94002

Harry M. writes: I've been here over 10 years and have never had a problem. Yes, they have their rules. Yes, they're sticklers for them. That's part of what keeps it a nice, livable complex. I've heard of issues with cars being vandalized, but have never experienced…

Seapointe-Cypress Point Apartments

77 Paloma Ave
Pacifica, CA 94044

jenny c. writes: Fantastic view. That was the first thing I thought when I saw it. I was amazed that anyone would ever leave. I walked in the front door and instantly saw the ocean out the windows. It was amazing.

The complex is walking distance to the beach, which is…

Wimbledon Woods Apts

25200 Carlos Bee Blvd Ofc
Hayward, CA 94542

Dave K. writes: I lived here for 1.5 years during 99-2000 with my roommate.  Hayward was central to both of our workplaces.  While Hayward itself is somewhat ghetto, we lived up in the hills right below CSUH.  Word of warning, that hill is so steep that old U-Hauls…

1200 Lakeshore Apartments
Neighborhood: East Oakland

1200 Lakeshore Ave
Apt 3B
Oakland, CA 94606

Joe W. writes: I live here.  It's pretty damn sweet.  Loads of space, the apartments are well laid out, the rest of the building is always clean(i'm going to let the rotting garbage stench go seeing as Waste Management is screwing the world), and the maintenance…

One Excelsior Apartments
Neighborhood: Lakeshore, Lower Hills

1 Excelsior Ct Apt 110
Oakland, CA 94610

Jessica N. writes: This is my building and so far I like it alot. There is garage parking and a pretty courtyard. People are friendly adn the manager is very attentive and detail-oriented, not to mention easy to get a hold of! The apartments are big and cheap and come…

Rochdale Village
Neighborhood: UC Campus Area, Telegraph Ave

2424 Haste Street Apt D40
Berkeley, CA 94704

alyssa y. writes: cheapest place to live in berkeley, super close to campus, friendly people.
however, quality of apartments varies a lot and you usually have to spend a while cleaning when you first move in cause they don't do it for you like in normal apartments.

Trinity Management Services Trinity Plaza
Neighborhood: SOMA

1169 Market Street
Suite 804
San Francisco, CA 94103

Cassio P. writes: I can finally admit that I once lived in this place because I am moving out soon into a more upscale complex where I can be with the other dot com nerds.  

I give it 4 stars in the "affordable housing" category.

Fun facts about the Trinity Plaza:

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Rincon Towers Leasing
Neighborhood: SOMA

121 Spear Street
San Francisco, CA 94105

Stephanie P. writes: It was shit luck I got to spend some time here.  It was in one of the furnished rooms, so a bit hotel-like.  But the view... not much beats the view from the 18th floor.  I'd be fine falling asleep with the Bay Bridge and the Ferry Building as the…

South Beach Marina Apartments
Neighborhood: SOMA

2 Townsend Street
San Francisco, CA 94107

Wesley J. writes: We rented here about a year ago.  Had an AWESOME 1 bedroom overlooking the bay bridge.  Was simply the best view I could ever imagine.  Here are the reasons for only 3 stars however:

1. 600 sq ft - enough said!
2. Customer Service sucked.
3. Expensive…

Aurora Apartments
Neighborhood: SOMA

788 Harrison Street
San Francisco, CA 94107

Ellie P. writes: UPDATED: Aurora Yerba Buena was recently purchased by Avalon Communities, a huge chain of luxury apartment complexes. So far, for Aurora, this has meant those who renew their leases face significantly increased rents. The level of service has also…

Ben Hur Apts
Neighborhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin

400 Hyde Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

Curran B. writes: So it's in a horrible neighborhood, but my apartment is nice enough.  Roomy.  I got a view of a school, which is a nice sound -- kids laughing and screaming.  It's cheap.  The people that live here look really confused when you say hello to them.…

Keystone Apartments
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1369 Hyde Street Apt 66
San Francisco, CA 94109

Amanda H. writes: The best bang for your rental dollar in Nob Hill/Russian Hill. The building has an amazing history (also, think rent control) with some of the best views that I have ever experienced in San Francisco, and it almost always has a vacancy seeing that it…

Avalon At Nob Hill
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

965 Sutter Street Ofc
San Francisco, CA 94109

Sloane G. writes: I like the avalon. Its kinda pricey. There's laundry in the building, pretty courtyard, has a garage. The apartments feel very homey, and warm. I have a couple complaints, but this could just be my taste wall to wall carpets are kind-of a bummer and…

Metrorent
Neighborhood: Pacific Heights

2021 Fillmore St
San Francisco, CA 94115

Kristina R. writes: Not bad for an online rental agency.  The cost isn't prohibitive, and they send e-mails when someone is interested so you don't have to log on to the site.  

Hubby and I pretended we were the Ropers and started looking for someone to rent the…

SW Hotel
Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill, Nob Hill

615 Broadway
San Francisco, CA 94133

Marie S. writes: I've stayed at several hotels in San Francisco, but this was by far the best experience. A very clean hotel with great service and a staff that accomodates to your every need. They provided comfortable rooms and a great atmosphere to enjoy with…

Jefferson At Bay Meadows

1101 Park Place
San Mateo, CA 94403

Charles C. writes: I just recently moved to Jefferson from the city and I have to say that it is definitely one of the best apartment complexes I have moved into before.  The amenities are plentiful and there is a strong sense of the community feel in suburbia.  The…

St Francis Place Apartments
Neighborhood: SOMA

1 Saint Francis Pl
San Francisco, CA 94107

Marc M. writes: I'm sitting on a couch wearing my Sunday-finest trying not to watch my naked neighbour stroll around his kitchen. It's strange, he has a Christmas tree up all decked out with lights... and you can see the reflection in his stomach as he passes by.…

Acton Courtyard

1370 University Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94702

Andrew W. writes: This is a great apartment complex in the Berkeley area. Most apartment buildings in the Berkeley area are far from modern and a lot of Berkeley students are forced to live in shady co-ops and well-aged, broken-down apartment complexes. Acton…

San Francisco Office Lofts
Neighborhood: SOMA

1005 Market Street Apt 310
San Francisco, CA 94103

M D. writes: Searching for an apartment in San Francisco is like trying to pry a Gerbil out of your ass, only whenever you reach farther back in to get it, it rushed farther inside, scratching your fragile rectum with its tiny little claws. In short, I am lucky…

Avalon at Mission Bay
Neighborhood: SOMA

255 King St.
San Francisco, CA 94107

Wesley J. writes: We were the first people to move into the tower when it opened.  6th floor.  Was great to get into a fresh, clean, new place.  Nice layout, nice area.

3 stars is because of the price.  Just too damn expensive!

But, if Joel ever reads this - we miss…

2000 Post
Neighborhood: Pacific Heights

2000 Post St
San Francisco, CA 94115

Andrew M. writes: This place was built in the early 80's and I've lived here for the past three months.

Pros- great parking on the block of the complex, good amenities (spa, gym, pool), friendly staff, many (mine included) brand new renovated complexes (carpet,…

The Beacon
Neighborhood: SOMA

260 King St
San Francisco, CA 94107

Tiffany T. writes: Come and meet your newest SF neighbor: MOI!!  Just kidding!!  I don't live here.  I live with my psychotic and overprotective parents in San Jose, but I can pretend I live in SF on the weekends, right?  

You will see me doing the following on the…

Broderick Place

308 Broderick Street
San Francisco, CA 94117

David D. writes: The part of me that is always looking for cool homes says, "What is it with developers making these tiny places and then charging up the wazoo for them?"  The part of me that already owns property says, "Yeah, woohoo!  Go, MF, go!"

All Emeryville Properties

2324 Powell St
Emeryville, CA 94608

Mel S. writes: All Emeryville Properties is a brokerage that is dedicated to Emeryville and the surrounding neighborhoods. They provide services to assist you with all of your selling, buying, leasing and property management needs.

I've worked with Jason Crouch who…

Oakwood Geary Courtyard
Neighborhood: Nob Hill, Civic Center/Tenderloin

639 Geary St
San Francisco, CA 94199

Carson H. writes: This wasn't my first place living in San Francisco so I was jumping for joy to have a doorman and an elevator. A concept that seems to be lost on this city but is common in almost every building in Chicago. My apartment was a 600 sq foot studio, it…

Rossmore Retirement Comunity

Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Kalyani Y. writes: I would just like to point out before I begin reviewing that, as I am nowhere near 55 years old, I do not actually live here. But my grandparents do, and they love it.

Rossmore is a beautiful, well-maintained gated community nestled in it's own valley…

Soma Grand Residential Condos
Neighborhood: SOMA

1160 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94103

Pippi L. writes: A friend of mine recently moved in here and invited me for drinks and to check out his new pad. I've heard alot of good things about this place and for surely wanted to check it out.

OH MY FREAKIN' GOODNESS...it was beautiful. It was a corner unit…

Nazareth Place

324 Catalpa St
San Mateo, CA 94401

Stella H. writes: N.B. - I lived in this apartment complex from 2002-2004 so your mileage may vary.

I have what's called a "Junior 1BR" which is a very small 1BR/1BA (500sqft) with two pocket doors separating the bedroom from the living room. I keep those doors closed…

Pacifica Park Apartments

670 Hickey Blvd
Pacifica, CA 94044

Renae H. writes: Our maintenance guys, Roberto and Richard, are the best, they are fast and friendly and they don't make a mess when they come in to fix stuff.  Major kudos to them both!

Beach Cove Apartments

703 Catamaran St Ofc
Foster City, CA 94404

melvin l. writes: My wife and I live here for about 2 years. It's a nice community and the price was good for a one-bedroom. Management or staff turnover is quite high but the maintenance supervisor sticks around.

The only problem I have is that we are allocated only…

Summit At Lime Ridge Apartments the

1070 San Miguel Rd
Concord, CA 94518

Cady C. writes: We had a lot of weird experiences living here.  They've gone through a lot of changes, and were getting some pretty nice upgrades when we were moving out.

We  had a lot of problems with the water.  The shower had a lot of sediment in it from a rusty…

Amador Apartments

24660 Amador St
Hayward, CA 94544

mira b. writes: I helped a friend move into this place.  The apartment manager (Ray Tostada) alone is enough to make me want to move here (if I needed to move; then again, I don't know if I'd move to Hayward ...)!  He was so helpful, accomodating, and available any…

Skyline Heights Apartments Llc

960 Saint Francis Blvd
Daly City, CA 94015

Leilani P. writes: I'm giving this a three star rating for the simple fact that I didn't have any really bad experience while living there.

Management and maintenance staff were always friendly. Apartments we on the smaller size....about 850 sq. ft. for a one bedroom.…

Mariposa Apartments

1107 2nd Avenue Ofc
Redwood City, CA 94063

Greg N. writes: This is the old name for the new Broadway Towers apartment building.  Please see my review for them under the same address.

Golden Gateway Apartments
Neighborhood: Financial District

Golden Gateway Center
460 Davis Ct
San Francisco, CA 94111

My name is Clark Dammit B. writes: Early January I found out that work was moving me down to SF. Mid January I came, I saw, and I conquered. Spending two days touring 12 different complexes, I finally decided on the "DuB G."  The place is not the most expensive I toured and had the…

Alamo Square Apartments
Neighborhood: Western Addition/NOPA

1200 Fulton Street
San Francisco, CA 94117

Devin T. writes: The building does have issues but come on it is almost 90 years old.  I've live in a one-bedroom for several years.  Management has always been very responsive and friendly.  

I would certainly recommend someone who is looking for an apartment with…

Dattani & Company
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

2218 Lombard Street
San Francisco, CA 94123

matt s. writes: I rented from Ken in a premier Mission location. Not only is Ken a charmer of a human being, he's an honest, decent landlord.

Let's be clear - Ken's in this for profit. He's not big into cleaning the apartment before rental, and he definitely cheaps…