Apartments on Alvarado Street
642 Alvarado Street, San Francisco, CA 94114
Property Summary
Situated on a Noe Valley hilltop, this 1963 Mid-Century Modern building features a unique design elevated on piers. The community offers residents open floor plans and generous windows, with select units providing panoramic views of Downtown and the East Bay. Common spaces are defined by lush gardens and minimalist design. The building is located near 24th Street and Castro Street, providing proximity to local shops, cafes, and public transportation options like Muni and BART. Units are subject to the San Francisco Rent Ordinance.
Renter brief
At the source check, 1 unit were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 1-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $5,395/mo.
Source · RentSFNow · checked Aug 20, 2026
Three things to know
18% higher than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi
$5,395 to start, vs a median of $4,558 (within 3 mi).
Source · 1,144 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Oct 10, 2026
cats and dogs allowed
Cats: cost not disclosed. Dogs: cost not disclosed.
Source · RentSFNow · checked Aug 20, 2026
Church St & 22nd St is 0.4 mi away
This is straight-line distance, not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
The unit
Checked 1 month ago
How the rent compares
Source · 1,144 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Oct 10, 2026
Renter facts, criterion by criterion
No overall grade — each row reflects only the fact and source shown.
18% higher than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi
Source · 1,144 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Oct 10, 2026
0.4 mi straight-line distance to Church St & 22nd St
Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip
Built in 1963
Source · RentSFNow · checked Aug 20, 2026
Shared laundry on site
Source · RentCafe · checked Oct 10, 2026 · RentSFNow · checked Aug 20, 2026
Amenities
- Pet Friendly
- Laundry Facilities
- Recycling
Policies & Fees
Source · RentSFNow · checked Aug 20, 2026
What's Around
- TransitChurch St & 22nd St · 0.4 mi straight-line
- Groceries1001 Castro Street Market · 0.1 mi
- Dining514 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksDouglas Street Park · 0.3 mi
- UniversityUCSF (Parnassus campus) · 1.4 mi
Nearby Schools
Public and charter schools whose attendance zones include this property.
Elementary Schools (11)
Middle Schools (21)
High Schools (17)
Questions renters ask about this building
Are pets allowed, and what do they cost?
The listing says cats are allowed; cat costs were not disclosed; dogs are allowed; dog costs were not disclosed.
Source · RentSFNow · checked Aug 20, 2026
Is there in-unit laundry?
The listing reports shared laundry; it does not list an installed in-unit washer/dryer.
Source · RentCafe · checked Oct 10, 2026 · RentSFNow · checked Aug 20, 2026
How close is the nearest rail station?
Church St & 22nd St is 0.4 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
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