Open San Francisco Affordable Rental Listings on DAHLIA currently include two time-limited opportunities: 1101 Fairfax Ave, closing August 4, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, and 626 Mission Bay Family Housing Waitlist, closing August 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. San Francisco also lists first-come, first-served BMR rentals and ongoing waitlists. Check the official listing immediately before applying because availability can change without notice.
Quick answer: At the last verification, 1101 Fairfax Ave offered one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments plus a four-bedroom waitlist. The 626 Mission Bay listing offered one- and two-bedroom apartments plus a three-bedroom waitlist. The City also showed immediate first-come, first-served openings at The George and South Beach Marina Apartments.
Open San Francisco Affordable Rental Listings on DAHLIA with Deadlines
The opportunities below were still accepting applications at the verification time. For a broader explanation of the city portal, account options, and listing categories, use the DAHLIA San Francisco Housing Portal guide . This page focuses only on rental opportunities that were open.
1101 Fairfax Ave
This Bayview rental listing offered immediate apartments in three bedroom sizes and an open waitlist for four-bedroom apartments.
- Application deadline: August 4, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
- One bedroom: One apartment was available. The advertised monthly income range was $2,994 to $6,079, and the monthly rent was $1,497.
- Two bedrooms: Two apartments were available. The advertised monthly income range was $3,358 to $7,295, and the monthly rent was $1,679.
- Three bedrooms: One apartment was available. The advertised monthly income range was $3,708 to $8,375, and the monthly rent was $1,854.
- Four bedrooms: The listing was accepting applicants for a waitlist rather than an immediate apartment. The advertised monthly income range was $3,976 to $9,458, and the listed rent was $1,988.
- Household requirement: Your household must fit the occupancy range for the selected apartment. The four-bedroom option was listed for households of six to nine people.
- Accessibility: The listing included priority units for applicants with mobility impairments.
- How to apply: Search for “1101 Fairfax Ave” on the official DAHLIA rental listings page, read the full listing, and submit through the method shown there before the deadline.
Do not apply based only on the rent. Your household income, household size, supporting documents, and any claimed preference must match the official listing.
626 Mission Bay Family Housing Waitlist
This Mission Bay opportunity included immediate one- and two-bedroom apartments and a waitlist for three-bedroom apartments.
- Application deadline: August 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
- One bedroom: Ten apartments were listed as available. The monthly income range was $3,536 to $7,879, and the monthly rent was $1,768.
- Two bedrooms: One apartment was listed as available. The monthly income range was $4,260 to $9,458, and the monthly rent was $2,130.
- Three bedrooms: Applicants could enter a waitlist. The monthly income range was $4,924 to $10,858, and the listed rent was $2,462.
- Household size: The listed occupancy ranges were one to three people for a one-bedroom apartment, two to five people for a two-bedroom apartment, and three to seven people for a three-bedroom apartment.
- Accessibility: The listing included priority units for mobility impairments and for vision or hearing impairments.
- How to apply: Search for “626 Mission Bay Family Housing Waitlist” on the official DAHLIA rental page and follow the current listing instructions before the deadline.
A waitlist application is not an offer of an apartment. It places an eligible applicant into the selection process for a current or future opening, subject to ranking, preferences, document review, and final screening.
First-Come, First-Served San Francisco BMR Rentals
San Francisco also maintained a separate City report for BMR apartments available on a first-come, first-served basis. These opportunities do not use a fixed lottery deadline. Applications continue only while apartments remain available, so the property page must be checked before you submit anything.
The George
- Address: 434 Minna Street in the South of Market neighborhood.
- Available apartments: Nine studios, two one-bedroom apartments, and fourteen two-bedroom apartments were listed.
- Monthly rents: $2,258 to $3,400.
- Monthly minimum income: $4,516 to $6,800, depending on the apartment.
- AMI range: Apartments were listed at income levels from 100% to 150% of Area Median Income.
- Rental assistance: The City listing stated that qualifying subsidies and vouchers are accepted.
- Deadline: No fixed closing date was posted. Applications were accepted until the available apartments were leased.
South Beach Marina Apartments
- Address: 2 Townsend Street.
- Available apartments: Three one-bedroom apartments and four two-bedroom apartments were listed.
- Monthly rents: $2,826 to $3,843.
- Monthly minimum income: $5,652 to $7,686, depending on the apartment.
- Maximum income: The available apartments were listed at up to 120% of Area Median Income.
- Rental assistance: The City listing stated that qualifying subsidies and vouchers are accepted.
- Deadline: No fixed closing date was posted. Applications were accepted until the available apartments were leased.
For either first-come, first-served property, act only through the official City property page or the leasing contact identified there. Do not pay an application fee or send documents to an unverified person who contacts you through social media.
Additional Open DAHLIA Waitlists for Future Vacancies
DAHLIA also showed ongoing waitlists with no immediate apartment guaranteed. These waitlists can close after reaching their permitted size, so verify the status before applying. At the last check, open waitlist pages included:
- Curran House Waitlist.
- Parkview Terraces Waitlist.
- 205 Jones Street Apartments Waitlist.
- The Kelsey Civic Center Waitlist.
- 1411 Florida Street Waitlist.
- Cameo Apartments Waitlist.
- Fell Street Apartments Waitlist.
- 2676 Folsom Street Waitlist.
- Natoma Family Apartments Waitlist.
- Plaza Ramona Apartments Waitlist.
- Junipero Serra House Waitlist.
- Dunleavy Plaza Waitlist.
- Five88 Waitlist.
- Alcantara Court Waitlist.
- Haight Street Apartments Waitlist.
- Turk and Eddy Apartments Waitlist.
- Natalie Gubb Commons I Waitlist.
- Howard Street Waitlist.
- Merry Go Round Shared Housing Waitlist.
- Larkin Pine Senior Housing Waitlist.
- SOMA Studios Waitlist.
- Klimm Apartments Waitlist.
- Sierra Madre Apartments Waitlist.
Each waitlist has its own income limits, household rules, age or occupancy conditions, and application method. Search the exact property name on DAHLIA and read that property’s current page. A property name appearing in this section does not mean an apartment is ready for immediate move-in.
How to Read Rent, AMI, and Household Requirements
Area Median Income, usually called AMI, is used to set income limits for many San Francisco affordable rentals. The AMI percentage does not tell you by itself whether you qualify. You must compare your household’s expected gross income with the minimum and maximum figures shown for the exact apartment and household size.
- Minimum income: Some listings require enough income to show that the rent is affordable. A voucher or qualifying rental subsidy may change this requirement only when the listing says so.
- Maximum income: Your household generally cannot exceed the listing’s upper income limit at the required review stage.
- Household size: Income limits rise with household size, but the household must also fit the apartment’s occupancy range.
- Bedroom size: A larger household may not automatically qualify for every larger apartment. Use the occupancy rules on the listing.
- Income changes: Report changes accurately before final approval. The property may verify income again before lease signing.
For a separate explanation of why a household can earn too little or too much for a restricted apartment, see the guide to minimum and maximum income rules for income-restricted housing .
What to Check Before You Apply
- Confirm that the listing is still open. Reopen the official DAHLIA or City property page on the day you apply.
- Check the deadline in Pacific Time. A late online or paper application can be rejected even if you started it earlier.
- Match the correct apartment. Compare rent, income range, household size, bedroom size, and accessibility features.
- Review preferences carefully. Claim only a preference you can document. The separate guide to San Francisco affordable housing lottery preferences explains the local categories and proof requirements.
- Follow the official submission method. Use the application route shown on the current listing. Do not send documents to an address copied from an old advertisement.
- Save proof. Keep your confirmation, submitted application, supporting records, and any message from the listing agent.
- Watch for follow-up. Respond quickly if the agent requests documents, corrections, or an interview.
What Happens After a Lottery or Waitlist Deadline
After a lottery closes, the property may run a randomized selection, apply documented preference rules, and review applicants in order. Selection for review does not establish final eligibility and does not guarantee a lease. A waitlist may remain active for future vacancies even when no apartment is ready.
Use the separate page on checking San Francisco affordable housing lottery results for ranking, waitlist status, and post-lottery follow-up. For verified opportunities outside San Francisco, use the national index of open affordable housing lotteries in the United States .
Daily Update Warning
This is a live-opportunity page, not a permanent inventory. Remove a lottery from the open section immediately after its deadline, and move a first-come listing when the City reports that the apartments are leased. Waitlist status should also be checked daily because a property can stop accepting applications after reaching its limit.
Open San Francisco Affordable Rental Listings on DAHLIA should always be confirmed against the official DAHLIA rental search or the City’s current first-come property page before you apply. The safest next step is to search the exact property name, verify the deadline and eligibility figures, and save proof of your completed submission.