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

988 Corbett Ave

101 Urbano Dr

4742 Mission St, Unit 103

1379-1383-1383 Hampshire St

2262 17th Ave, Unit A

Geary Courtyard
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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 | $2,759 | $945 | $3,988 |
Diamond Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,600 | $1,225 | $5,800 |
Diamond Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,624 | $1,731 | $9,250 |
Diamond Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,343 | $2,990 | $7,400 |
Diamond Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,253 | $4,595 | $8,000 |
Diamond Heights 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,250 | $6,250 | $6,250 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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507-511 Dolores St | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,870 |
Geary Courtyard | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $2,096 |
Mt. Sutro Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,295 |
1500 Irving Street | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
2000 Post | Ellis (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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1227 PAGE STREET, Unit 1227 | 1227 PAGE STREET | 5BR,1.5BA | $3.47 |
1370-1378 Natoma St | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $2.04 |
643 San Jose Ave, Unit 643 San Jose Ave. | 643 San Jose Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.36 |
72 Whitney St, Unit 72 Whitney St | 72 Whitney St | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.64 |
Edgewater | Alta Plaza A1C | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
Mission Bart Apartments LLC | 2 BDRM | 2BR,1BA | $3.35 |
507-511 Dolores St | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
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 $2,495.
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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