Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bernal Heights Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,300 (5 Rentals)

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1 Bedroom Apartments

313 Elsie, Apt. 5

313 Elsie StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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1424 Valencia
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1424 Valencia

1424 Valencia StSan Francisco, CA 94110

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Bernal Heights, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bernal Heights Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1424 ValenciaStudio 1 BathStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
65 Montezuma St, Unit 65 Montezuma65 Montezuma St3BR,1BA$3.60
643 San Jose Ave, Unit 643 San Jose Ave.643 San Jose Ave2BR,1BA$3.36
156 Randall St, Unit 156156 Randall St2BR,1BA$3.67
72 Whitney St, Unit 72 Whitney St72 Whitney St2BR,1.5BA$3.64
154 Randall St, Unit 154154 Randall St2BR,1BA$3.98
3184 Mission Street, Unit 4033184 Mission Street2BR,2BA$4.20
3951 Mission St, Unit Apt. 43951 Mission St2BR,1BA$4.75
278 Precita Ave, Unit 278A278 Precita Ave1BR,1BA$4.56
1424 ValenciaStudio 1 BathStudio ,1BA$7.82

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bernal Heights, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #116

Among neighborhoods in San Francisco, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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