
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Merced Neighborhood of Daly City, CA from $600 (10 Rentals)
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Lake Merced, Daly City, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lake Merced?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lake Merced Studio Apartments | $2,333 | $1,885 | $4,284 |
Lake Merced 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,799 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Lake Merced 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,648 | $2,400 | $6,719 |
Lake Merced 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,398 | $3,800 | $7,318 |
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Cheapest Available Lake Merced Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lake Merced area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Westlake Apartments priced from $1,885. Serramonte Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,110. Here are the most affordable Lake Merced apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Westlake Apartments | S2-P | Studio,1BA | $1,885 |
Serramonte Ridge | STD SM | Studio,1BA | $2,110 |
Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | Studio X | Studio,1BA | $2,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Merced, CA
As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lake Merced area is the $3.92 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome Model at Parkmerced in the in the Sunnyside neighborhood starting from $5,496. The second greatest value Lake Merced apartment is the Gateway Model at Nine88 Apartments starting at $4,557 with a $4.51 price per square foot in the Pacific Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake Merced apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Parkmerced | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $3.92 |
Nine88 Apartments | Gateway | 2BR,2BA | $4.51 |
Serra Commons | 2 Bed 2 Bath C | 2BR,2BA | $3.72 |
Ventana Residences | 2 BD | 2BR,2BA | $5.40 |
South City Station | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $4.19 |
Amberwood Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.74 |
Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | 1Bed 1 Bath #1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.63 |
Serramonte Ridge | STD SM | Studio ,1BA | $4.13 |
Westlake Apartments | S1-E | Studio ,1BA | $4.84 |
OceanAire Apartment Homes | Esplanade | Studio ,1BA | $7.33 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLake Merced, Daly City, CA
Ranked #12
Among neighborhoods in Daly City, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Lake Merced Neighborhood in Daly City, CA
Walk Score®
82 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
42 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
49 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake Merced Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lake Merced?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lake Merced is at Westlake Apartments listed at $1,885.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake Merced Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake Merced Apartment is $2,110 at Westlake Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lake Merced Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lake Merced is starting from $2,780 at Westlake Apartments.
What is the most affordable Lake Merced Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Lake Merced Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parkmerced and starts from $4,375.
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