Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Diamond Heights Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $900 (18 Rentals)

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La Fnix at 1950
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

La Fnix at 1950

1950 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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1100 Ocean Avenue
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1100 Ocean Avenue

1100-1140 Ocean AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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3270 21st
Studio Apartments

3270 21st

3270 21st StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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750 Guerrero
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

750 Guerrero

750 Guerrero StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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191 Frederick St
Studio Apartments

191 Frederick St

191 Frederick StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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2 Guerrero
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2 Guerrero

2 Guerrero StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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1801 15th St
Studio Apartments

1801 15th St

1801 15th StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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Diamond Heights, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Diamond Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Diamond Heights area of San Francisco, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at 507-511 Dolores St priced from $1,870. Geary Courtyard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,096. Here are the most affordable Diamond Heights apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
507-511 Dolores St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,870
Geary Courtyard0x1Studio,1BA$2,096
Mt. Sutro ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,295
1500 Irving Street1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,395
2000 PostEllis (E1A)Studio,1BA$2,484

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Diamond Heights, CA

As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Diamond Heights area is the $3.47 price per square foot 1227 PAGE STREET Model at 1227 PAGE STREET, Unit 1227 in the in the Japantown neighborhood starting from $6,250. The second greatest value Diamond Heights apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at 1370-1378 Natoma St starting at $2,760 with a $2.04 price per square foot in the Intermission neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Diamond Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1227 PAGE STREET, Unit 12271227 PAGE STREET5BR,1.5BA$3.47
1370-1378 Natoma St3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$2.04
643 San Jose Ave, Unit 643 San Jose Ave.643 San Jose Ave2BR,1BA$3.36
72 Whitney St, Unit 72 Whitney St72 Whitney St2BR,1.5BA$3.64
EdgewaterAlta Plaza A1C1BR,1BA$3.18
Mission Bart Apartments LLC2 BDRM2BR,1BA$3.35
507-511 Dolores St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.10
4742 Mission St, Unit 1034742 Mission St2BR,1BA$2.17
1500 Irving Street1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.41
2262 17th Ave, Unit A2262 17th Ave1BR,1BA$3.17

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Diamond Heights, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #71

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet 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

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 $2,495.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Diamond Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Diamond Heights is 1500 Irving Street which is listed at $2,395, while the average apartment in Diamond Heights costs $6,250.

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 8 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 $175 which is $6,075 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Diamond Heights.

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