179 Sagamore St
San FranciscoCA94112
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Balboa Terrace Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $600 (13 Rentals)
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San FranciscoCA94131
1612 45th Ave
San FranciscoCA94122
988 Corbett Ave
San FranciscoCA94131
101 Urbano Dr
San FranciscoCA94127
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4742 Mission St, Unit 103
4742 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94112
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170 Sagamore St
San FranciscoCA94112
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40 Vista Grande Ave
Daly CityCA94014
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from $1,885Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Westlake Apartments
331 Park Plaza DrDaly City, CA 94015
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balboa Terrace Studio Apartments | $2,713 | $1,885 | $4,951 |
| Balboa Terrace 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,882 | $900 | $5,400 |
| Balboa Terrace 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,311 | $1,731 | $9,250 |
| Balboa Terrace 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,535 | $2,990 | $7,318 |
| Balboa Terrace 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,874 | $7,750 | $7,999 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Balboa Terrace Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available Balboa Terrace Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Balboa Terrace area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Westlake Apartments priced from $1,885. Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,199. Here are the most affordable Balboa Terrace apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake Apartments | S2-P | Studio,1BA | $1,885 |
| Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | Studio X | Studio,1BA | $2,199 |
| Mt. Sutro Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,295 |
| 460 Monterey Boulevard | 1 Bedroom Apt | 1BR,1BA | $2,595 |
| Parkmerced | 1 Bed High Rise | 1BR,1BA | $2,625 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Balboa Terrace, CA
As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Balboa Terrace 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 Balboa Terrace apartment is the 380 Monterey Blvd #205 Model at 380 Monterey Blvd #205 starting at $3,800 with a $4.26 price per square foot in the Sunnyside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Balboa Terrace apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkmerced | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $3.92 |
| 380 Monterey Blvd #205 | 380 Monterey Blvd #205 | 2BR,2BA | $4.26 |
| 4742 Mission St, Unit 103 | 4742 Mission St | 2BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| Fifteen Fifty | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $4.55 |
| 4709 Mission St, Unit A | 4709 Mission St | 3BR,1BA | $4.60 |
| Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | 1Bed 1 Bath #1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.63 |
| 460 Monterey Boulevard | 1 Bedroom Apt | 1BR,1BA | $4.33 |
| 96 Crestline | 1 bedroom ; 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $5.39 |
| Mt. Sutro Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.79 |
| Westlake Apartments | S1-E | Studio ,1BA | $4.84 |
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Best Local Schools in Balboa Terrace, San Francisco, CA
Sloat (Commodore) Elementary
San Francisco Unified School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (377)
8 out of 10
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- 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 $2,740.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Balboa Terrace?
The cheapest apartment in Balboa Terrace is Westlake Apartments which is listed at $2,110, while the average apartment in Balboa Terrace costs $7,874.
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 $142 which is $7,732 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Balboa Terrace.
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