San Francisco has plenty of affordable function rooms for rent. From small hotels with event rooms in the Mission District to restaurants and pubs with private rooms in Hayes Valley, you can find budget-friendly venues that look good and offer excellent services. Whatever event you're planning, these inexpensive event spaces give you all the essentials you need to pull off an amazing event. Explore our listings and book the best place today!
The cost of affordable function rooms averages around $250 hire fee per hour. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in San Francisco, based on Tagvenue data from November 2025:
| From $100 | to $500 | hire fee per hour |
| From $2000 | to $4000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $45 | to $150 | per person |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated November 2025), the best options include:
The Whole Venue at The American Bookbinders Museum
in South of Market (SOMA) - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘What a cool venue! We rented the ABM for two evenings/events back to back.’
Conference Room at Co-Mission Space
in Mission District - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘It was easy to book. The location & venue met my expectations.’
The Lounge at Chambers at the Phoenix
in Tenderloin - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Our group enjoyed the event and venue. Personalized cocktail menu was a great touch. Highly recommend.’
You'll find affordable function rooms in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in San Francisco, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (November 2025):
| Small | up to 25 guests | prices average $100 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 45 and 100 guests | prices average $250 hire fee per hour |
| Large | over 110 guests | prices average $2500 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.5 mi from central San Francisco, available to book on Tagvenue:
For small casual gatherings or private events, cozy spaces like cheap private dining rooms or community halls are usually more affordable. For larger events, cheap banquet halls and multi-purpose venues are available, providing you with more space and flexibility to adjust the layout to match your event style. If you're hosting a corporate event, you can book small meeting rooms or conference venues with flexible rental terms, allowing you to choose between hourly, daily, or session-based bookings, depending on your needs. Most of these spaces have AV equipment and breakout spaces. You can also find unique options such as art galleries, lofts, and affordable rooftop venues for creative or themed events.
Union Square is a busy, central location with inexpensive venues. Bernal Heights gives a small-town vibe and has more private party spaces like The Magic Patio, a pub venue with a live stage and a full-service bar, perfect for small and creative events.