5 Castles That Are Cheaper Than an Apartment in San Francisco

Updated on 6/25/2015 at 3:10 PM

San Franciscans know the struggle is real when it comes to finding affordable housing in the city, but this article from UpOut puts the insane rental hikes in perspective. Whether you find it laughable or grim, these crazy comparisons will blow you away! Source: Flickr user Nicolas Raymond

1. You could buy this castle in the Midi-Pyrénées of France for $2,659,569 . . .

The castle is built on the foundations of a Roman outpost that dates back to the 14th century and spans over 1,500 square meters. It has seven sitting rooms, nine bedrooms, eight bathrooms, as well as fountains, an English garden, and stunning views.

. . . or this studio in the Lower Haight for $2,995,000.

This 3,438-square-foot unit at 871 Page St. has five private offices and three apartments. Definitely no castle, but hey, it does have copper plumbing and a brand-new foam-insulated roof. Score.

This castle in Marche, Italy, for $854,480 . . .

With a newly restored watch tower, a giant pool, and stunning views of the Italian Tesino Valley, this castle sure is a steal.

. . . Or this apartment in the Bayview for $869,000.

Why have a huge sprawling castle in Italy, when you can have five bedrooms and three bathrooms in the Bayview? This property on 1663 La Salle Ave. last sold in January 2012 for $305,000.

3. This castle in the Belgian Ardennes for $4,005,375 . . .

The oldest parts of the castle date all the way back to the 7th century, and it has 45 bedrooms and 45 bathrooms. FORTY-FIVE.

. . . Or this mansion in Alamo Square for $6,400,000.

Believe it or not, this is after a price reduction. With nine bedrooms and nine bathrooms, this home is pretty sweet though . . . but not six million dollars sweet.

4. This castle in Piedmont, Italy, for $3,097,490 . . .

This 19th-century castle is 1,500 square meters with six large apartments, a 2,500-square-meter farmhouse, a 70 hectare parcel of forest and fields, and a 1,500-square-meter lake.

. . . Or this pad in Glen Park for $3,600,000.

Located at 39 Miguel St., this home has four bedrooms and four bathrooms. No lakes, forests, or farmhouses here.

5. This castle in Haute-Garonne, France, for $2,130,859 . . .

Built in the early 1800s, this castle has six bedrooms, six bathrooms, sculptured gardens, and a saltwater pool. Not too shabby.

. . . Or this Queen Anne in NoPa for $2,399,000.

This two-unit building located at 948-950 Divisadero St. has a total of seven bedrooms and five bathrooms. It last sold in January 2006 for $1,550,000.

Shout out to the folks at BuzzFeed for the inspiration — they found nine private islands that cost less than an SF apartment! And here are some related articles that will probably get you all sad:

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