2379 18th Ave
San FranciscoCA94116
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Balboa Terrace Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $600 (15 Rentals)
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627 Garfield St
San FranciscoCA94132
4733 Mission St
San FranciscoCA94112
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4742 Mission St, Unit 103
4742 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94112
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1532 Harrison StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced
515 John Muir DrSan Francisco, CA 94132
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1675 42nd Ave, Unit A
1675 42nd AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
2379 30th Ave
San FranciscoCA94116
646 Corbett Ave
San FranciscoCA94114
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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 | $2,695 | $1,400 | $4,885 |
| Balboa Terrace 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,874 | $1,200 | $6,999 |
| Balboa Terrace 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,405 | $1,731 | $10,000+ |
| Balboa Terrace 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,688 | $3,000 | $8,537 |
| Balboa Terrace 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,806 | $4,950 | $10,000+ |
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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 1 Bed unit found at 96 Crestline priced from $1,350. 988 Corbett Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,690. Here are the most affordable Balboa Terrace apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 Crestline | 1 bedroom ; 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| 988 Corbett Ave | 988 Corbett Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1,690 |
| Westlake Apartments | S1-W | Studio,1BA | $1,960 |
| Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | Studio X | Studio,1BA | $2,199 |
| Mt. Sutro Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Balboa Terrace, CA
As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Balboa Terrace area is the $3.09 price per square foot 185 Broad St Model at 185 Broad St, Unit OceanView Treasure in the in the Lake Shore neighborhood starting from $4,950. The second greatest value Balboa Terrace apartment is the 55 Surrey St Model at 55 Surrey St starting at $3,000 with a $2.07 price per square foot in the Visitacion Valley 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 185 Broad St, Unit OceanView Treasure | 185 Broad St | 4BR,2BA | $3.09 |
| 55 Surrey St | 55 Surrey St | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Parkmerced | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $4.09 |
| 987 Elizabeth St, Unit 987 Elizabeth Street | 987 Elizabeth St | 2BR,1BA | $3.19 |
| Avalon Ocean Avenue | B1-1112 | 2BR,2BA | $4.02 |
| 40 Valletta Ct, Unit 40 Valletta Ct | 40 Valletta Ct | 2BR,2BA | $3.60 |
| Delphine on Diamond | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $4.39 |
| HQ | Two Bedroom B2C | 2BR,2BA | $4.37 |
| Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | 1Bed 1 Bath #1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.63 |
| 1648 18th Ave, Unit 18th Ave | 1648 18th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $4.27 |
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Among neighborhoods in San Francisco, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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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
School data provided by Great Schools
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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Balboa Terrace?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Balboa Terrace is at Westlake Apartments listed at $1,960.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Balboa Terrace Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Balboa Terrace Apartment is $1,350 at 96 Crestline.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Balboa Terrace Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Balboa Terrace is starting from $3,195 at 96 Crestline.
What is the most affordable Balboa Terrace Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Balboa Terrace Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parkmerced and starts from $4,418.
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