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

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Hillcrest Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcrest Gardens

35 Hillcrest DrDaly City, CA 94014
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1100 Ocean Avenue
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1100 Ocean Avenue

1100-1140 Ocean AveSan Francisco, CA 94112

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Lake Merced, Daly City, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westlake ApartmentsS2-PStudio,1BA$1,885
Serramonte RidgeSTD SMStudio,1BA$2,110
Lakewood Apartments At Lake MercedStudio XStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parkmerced3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome3BR,2.5BA$3.92
Nine88 ApartmentsGateway2BR,2BA$4.51
Serra Commons2 Bed 2 Bath C2BR,2BA$3.72
Ventana Residences2 BD2BR,2BA$5.40
South City Station1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$4.19
Amberwood Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.74
Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced1Bed 1 Bath #11BR,1BA$4.63
Serramonte RidgeSTD SMStudio ,1BA$4.13
Westlake ApartmentsS1-EStudio ,1BA$4.84
OceanAire Apartment HomesEsplanadeStudio ,1BA$7.33

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lake Merced, Daly City, CA

Ranked #12

Among neighborhoods in Daly City, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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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