4733 Mission St
San FranciscoCA94112
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Excelsior Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,400 (7 Rentals)
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4742 Mission St, Unit 103
4742 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94112
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57 Lisbon St, Unit 57 Lisbon Street
57 Lisbon StSan Francisco, CA 94112
4244 Mission St
San FranciscoCA94112
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from $2,4002 Bedroom Apartment Available Apr 16
1224 Naples St, Unit Upper
1224 Naples StSan Francisco, CA 94112
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from $2,472Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Potrero Launch
2245 3rd StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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from $1,975Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Westlake Apartments
331 Park Plaza DrDaly City, CA 94015
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Excelsior, San Francisco, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Excelsior?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior Studio Apartments | $2,406 | $1,400 | $3,334 |
| Excelsior 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,096 | $1,975 | $10,000+ |
| Excelsior 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,674 | $1,731 | $10,000+ |
| Excelsior 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,744 | $4,285 | $7,418 |
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Cheapest Available Excelsior Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Excelsior area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Westlake Apartments priced from $1,980. Potrero Launch has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,503. Here are the most affordable Excelsior apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake Apartments | S2-P | Studio,1BA | $1,980 |
| Potrero Launch | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $2,503 |
| Ventana Residences | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $2,790 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Excelsior, CA
As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Excelsior area is the $4.09 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome Model at Parkmerced in the in the Sunnyside neighborhood starting from $5,736. The second greatest value Excelsior apartment is the 2x2-1020-D Model at Highpoint Terrace starting at $3,200 with a $3.14 price per square foot in the Bayview District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Excelsior apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkmerced | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $4.09 |
| Highpoint Terrace | 2x2-1020-D | 2BR,2BA | $3.14 |
| Waterbend | A-2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $4.43 |
| The Madelon | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $6.47 |
| The Landing | 11A | 1BR,1BA | $7.03 |
| Ventana Residences | STUDIO | Studio ,1BA | $5.49 |
| Westlake Apartments | S1-E | Studio ,1BA | $4.92 |
| Potrero Launch | Studio A | Studio ,1BA | $6.68 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleExcelsior, San Francisco, CA
Ranked #64
Among neighborhoods in San Francisco, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Excelsior, San Francisco, CA
Cleveland Elementary
San Francisco Unified School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (297)
3 out of 10
Visitacion Valley Middle
San Francisco Unified School District
Public School - Grades 6-8 (326)
2 out of 10
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Best Local Schools in Excelsior, San Francisco, CA
Cleveland Elementary
San Francisco Unified School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (297)
3 out of 10
Visitacion Valley Middle
San Francisco Unified School District
Public School - Grades 6-8 (326)
2 out of 10
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Getting Around the Excelsior Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA
Walk Score®
92 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
57 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
83 / 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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Excelsior Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Excelsior?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Excelsior is at Westlake Apartments listed at $1,980.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Excelsior Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Excelsior Apartment is $2,205 at Westlake Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Excelsior Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Excelsior is starting from $3,200 at Parkmerced.
What is the most affordable Excelsior Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Excelsior Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parkmerced and starts from $4,375.
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