$1,000
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540 42nd Ave
San Francisco, CA 94121
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540 42nd Ave
Available Jul 20
Room for rent: Up to 1 month free rent! Apply now!. Private bedroom for rent in a gorgeous 4 bed, 2 bath Richmond apartment. This space boasts tall ceilings and abundant windows that amplify this bright and airy space. Like to cook? There’s a large, full kitchen complete with updated appliances. Plus, well-designed common areas create plenty of room for entertaining, as well as relaxing with your favorite book. Outside, the shared backyard includes a patio and landscaped garden for sunny days outside. This lovely Richmond apartment is located off Geary Avenue, and it’s steps from the 38 Geary and 31 Balboa bus lines. Walk to Safeway in about 15 minutes, or make the quick 12-minute drive to Andronico's for groceries. It's an easy walk to prime dining along Balboa Street, including Cassava, Simple Pleasures Cafe, and Eat Americana. Beautiful China Beach is less than two miles away to catch a beautiful sunset at the end of the day. NOTE: All property visits must be coordinated through Bungalow to respect the privacy of residents.. If Bungalow learns that you have visited a property without authorization and/or violated the privacy of the existing tenants, your application may be denied and you may be banned from using our services in the future. About Bungalow: We are on a mission to take the hassle out of renting. When you live in a Bungalow managed property, you are getting a modern, tech-enabled, responsive landlord from Day 1. We have all your needs covered, from utility setup to flexible lease terms, an easy-to-use app for paying rent, on-staff maintenance technicians, a dedicated team of customer support experts, and even optional furnishings and monthly cleanings. Find out why thousands of renters are choosing to rent with Bungalow.
540 42nd Ave is a condo located in San Francisco County and the 94121 ZIP Code. This area is served by the San Francisco Unified School District attendance zone.
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Extending from Ocean Beach east, the Richmond District is wedged between the Presidio to the north and Golden Gate Park to the south. The neighborhood includes the University of San Francisco, which is located on the east end of the Richmond District. With its gorgeous stretch of beach to Golden Gate Park's fantastic destinations like the de Young Museum, the San Francisco Botanical Garden, and the Koret Children's Quarter Playground, residents of the Richmond District enjoy fantastic outdoor activities. Other nearby destinations include Sutro Heights Park, Mountain Lake Park, and the Lincoln Park and Golf Course.
With its soaring cliffs and ocean waves, the Richmond District is one of San Francisco's most popular neighborhoods. Be sure to visit the historic Cliff House, built in 1863, for fantastic beach views.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 3.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 4.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 5.0 mi |
540 42nd Ave is within 8 minutes or 3.0 miles from University of San Francisco. It is also near UC San Francisco, Parnassus and UC San Francisco, Mount Zion.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
348 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
471 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
992 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,068 Students
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Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
217 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
46 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
314 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in San Francisco include Judah And 40Th Avenue, located 1.4 miles from 540 42nd Ave. 540 42nd Ave is near San Francisco International, located 16.4 miles or 31 minutes away, and Metro Oakland International, located 25.9 miles or 44 minutes away.
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 17 min | 7.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 22 min | 10.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 26 min | 13.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 26 min | 14.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 27 min | 15.0 mi |
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San Francisco International
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Drive: | 31 min | 16.4 mi |
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Metro Oakland International
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Drive: | 44 min | 25.9 mi |
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
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Moderately Walkable
Walkability
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Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from 540 42nd Ave.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Golden Gate Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
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San Francisco Botanical Garden
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.5 mi |
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Steinhart Aquarium
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Drive: | 8 min | 2.6 mi |
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Presidio of San Francisco
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Drive: | 8 min | 2.9 mi |
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Japanese Tea Garden
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Drive: | 10 min | 3.2 mi |
540 42nd Ave has 5 parks within 3.2 miles, including Golden Gate Park, San Francisco Botanical Garden, and Japanese Tea Garden.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 3.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.7 mi |
540 42nd Ave has 3 hospitals within 3.7 miles, the nearest is St. Mary's Medical Center which is 3.2 miles away and a 7 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Walk: | 10 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 26 min | 12.0 mi |
540 42nd Ave has 3 military bases within 12.0 miles, the nearest is West Fort Miley which is 0.6 mile away and a 10 minute walk.
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Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
540 42nd Ave
San Francisco, CA 94121