
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Balboa Terrace Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,731 (1 Rental)

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Balboa Terrace, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Balboa Terrace?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Balboa Terrace Studio Apartments | $2,738 | $1,980 | $4,885 |
Balboa Terrace 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,920 | $900 | $6,030 |
Balboa Terrace 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,348 | $1,731 | $9,250 |
Balboa Terrace 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,569 | $2,990 | $7,318 |
Balboa Terrace 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,999 | $7,999 | $7,999 |
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Getting Around the Balboa Terrace Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA
Walk Score®
90 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
68 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
70 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Balboa Terrace Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Balboa Terrace?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Balboa Terrace is under $2,625.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Balboa Terrace?
The cheapest apartment in Balboa Terrace is Parkmerced which is listed at $2,955, while the average apartment in Balboa Terrace costs $7,999.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Balboa Terrace?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 7 regular apartments in Balboa Terrace that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Balboa Terrace?
Cheap apartments in Balboa Terrace have an average cost of $122 which is $7,877 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Balboa Terrace.
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