
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Excelsior Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,700 (3 Rentals)
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1224 Naples St, Unit Upper

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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 |
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Excelsior Studio Apartments | $2,345 | $1,980 | $3,275 |
Excelsior 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,513 | $2,205 | $10,000+ |
Excelsior 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,176 | $1,731 | $10,000+ |
Excelsior 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,412 | $2,990 | $7,318 |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Excelsior, CA
As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Excelsior area is the $3.92 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome Model at Parkmerced in the in the Sunnyside neighborhood starting from $5,496. The second greatest value Excelsior apartment is the APPLY NOW FOR FUTURE AVAILABILITY! - Spacious a... Model at Highpoint Terrace starting at $3,700 with a $2.78 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. |
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Parkmerced | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $3.92 |
Highpoint Terrace | APPLY NOW FOR FUTURE AVAILABILITY! - Spacious a... | 2BR,2BA | $2.78 |
4742 Mission St, Unit 103 | 4742 Mission St | 2BR,1BA | $2.17 |
Waterbend | A-2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $5.10 |
4709 Mission St, Unit A | 4709 Mission St | 3BR,1BA | $4.60 |
The Landing | 11A | 1BR,1BA | $6.44 |
Potrero Launch | 1x1 B | 1BR,1BA | $6.13 |
Ventana Residences | STUDIO | Studio ,1BA | $5.24 |
Westlake Apartments | S1-E | Studio ,1BA | $4.92 |
1224 Naples St, Unit Upper | 1224 Naples St | 2BR,1BA | $5.65 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleExcelsior, San Francisco, CA
Ranked #43
Among neighborhoods in San Francisco, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Excelsior, San Francisco, CA
Cleveland Elementary
Visitacion Valley Middle
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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 $2,225 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 $2,930 at Westlake Apartments.
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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