Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Diamond Heights Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $900 (19 Rentals)
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4742 Mission St, Unit 103

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4634 18th St, Unit 4636.5 18th St.

2262 17th Ave, Unit A

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Diamond Heights, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Diamond Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Diamond Heights Studio Apartments | $2,747 | $945 | $3,854 |
Diamond Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,734 | $1,200 | $7,465 |
Diamond Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,603 | $1,597 | $10,000+ |
Diamond Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,407 | $1,754 | $8,695 |
Diamond Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,043 | $5,900 | $10,000+ |
Diamond Heights 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,498 | $5,250 | $7,995 |
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Cheapest Available Diamond Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Diamond Heights area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 33 Ora Way priced from $1,450. 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 Diamond Heights apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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33 Ora Way | 33 Ora Way | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
988 Corbett Ave | 988 Corbett Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1,690 |
Geary Courtyard | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $2,096 |
50 Laguna | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,215 |
2385 Folsom | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,245 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Diamond Heights, CA
As of April 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Diamond Heights area is the $3.30 price per square foot 1280 17th Ave Model at 1280 17th Ave, Unit Inner Sunset in the in the Sunset District neighborhood starting from $4,950. The second greatest value Diamond Heights 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 Diamond Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1280 17th Ave, Unit Inner Sunset | 1280 17th Ave | 3BR,2BA | $3.30 |
55 Surrey St | 55 Surrey St | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
643 San Jose Ave, Unit 643 San Jose Ave. | 643 San Jose Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.36 |
987 Elizabeth St, Unit 987 Elizabeth Street | 987 Elizabeth St | 2BR,1BA | $3.19 |
1120 Judah St, Unit 3 | 1120 Judah St | 2BR,2BA | $3.16 |
91 Elgin Park, Unit 91 Elgin Park | 91 Elgin Park | 2BR,1BA | $3.27 |
Mission Bart Apartments LLC | 2 BDRM | 2BR,1BA | $3.35 |
4742 Mission St, Unit 103 | 4742 Mission St | 2BR,1BA | $2.17 |
1500 Irving Street | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.41 |
2262 17th Ave, Unit A | 2262 17th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDiamond Heights, San Francisco, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Diamond Heights Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA
Walk Score®
73 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
59 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
68 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Diamond Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Diamond Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Diamond Heights is under $2,245.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Diamond Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Diamond Heights is 33 Ora Way which is listed at $1,450, while the average apartment in Diamond Heights costs $7,497.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Diamond Heights?
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 5 regular apartments in Diamond Heights 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 Diamond Heights?
Cheap apartments in Diamond Heights have an average cost of $112 which is $7,385 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Diamond Heights.
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