
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bernal Heights Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,300 (5 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bernal Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Bernal Heights Studio Apartments | $2,300 | $2,200 | $2,400 |
Bernal Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,390 | $1,325 | $2,995 |
Bernal Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,044 | $3,195 | $4,500 |
Bernal Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,250 | $4,000 | $4,500 |
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Cheapest Available Bernal Heights Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1424 Valencia | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bernal Heights, CA
As of April 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bernal Heights area is the $3.60 price per square foot 65 Montezuma St Model at 65 Montezuma St, Unit 65 Montezuma in the in the Mission District neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Bernal Heights apartment is the 643 San Jose Ave Model at 643 San Jose Ave, Unit 643 San Jose Ave. starting at $4,200 with a $3.36 price per square foot in the Mission District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bernal Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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65 Montezuma St, Unit 65 Montezuma | 65 Montezuma St | 3BR,1BA | $3.60 |
643 San Jose Ave, Unit 643 San Jose Ave. | 643 San Jose Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.36 |
156 Randall St, Unit 156 | 156 Randall St | 2BR,1BA | $3.67 |
72 Whitney St, Unit 72 Whitney St | 72 Whitney St | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.64 |
154 Randall St, Unit 154 | 154 Randall St | 2BR,1BA | $3.98 |
3184 Mission Street, Unit 403 | 3184 Mission Street | 2BR,2BA | $4.20 |
3951 Mission St, Unit Apt. 4 | 3951 Mission St | 2BR,1BA | $4.75 |
278 Precita Ave, Unit 278A | 278 Precita Ave | 1BR,1BA | $4.56 |
1424 Valencia | Studio 1 Bath | Studio ,1BA | $7.82 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBernal Heights, San Francisco, CA
Ranked #116
Among neighborhoods in San Francisco, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Bernal Heights Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA
Walk Score®
94 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
75 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
79 / 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.
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