Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Shore Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $600 (9 Rentals)

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Hillcrest Gardens
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Hillcrest Gardens

35 Hillcrest DrDaly City, CA 94014
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355 Southgate Ave
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355 Southgate Ave

355 Southgate AveDaly City, CA 94015
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Lake Shore, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lake Shore Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lake Shore area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Westlake Apartments priced from $1,930. Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,199. Here are the most affordable Lake Shore apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westlake ApartmentsS2-PStudio,1BA$1,930
Lakewood Apartments At Lake MercedStudio XStudio,1BA$2,199
Ventana ResidencesSTUDIOStudio,1BA$2,675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Shore, CA

As of February 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lake Shore 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 Lake Shore apartment is the 67 Lausanne Ave Model at 67 Lausanne Ave, Unit 3 starting at $2,900 with a $3.05 price per square foot in the Lake Shore neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake Shore apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parkmerced3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome3BR,2.5BA$4.09
67 Lausanne Ave, Unit 367 Lausanne Ave2BR,1.5BA$3.05
24 De Montfort Ave, Unit C24 De Montfort Ave1BR,1BA$3.46
Mt. Sutro Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.15
Delphine on DiamondOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$4.95
Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced1Bed 1 Bath #11BR,1BA$4.63
Ventana ResidencesSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$5.27
445 West Portal Ave, Unit Cottage445 West Portal Ave1BR,1BA$5.56
579 Head St579 Head St1BR,1BA$4.89
Westlake ApartmentsS2-CStudio ,1BA$4.41

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lake Shore, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #91

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

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake Shore Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lake Shore?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lake Shore is at Westlake Apartments listed at $1,930.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake Shore Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake Shore Apartment is $2,095 at Westlake Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lake Shore Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lake Shore is starting from $3,120 at Westlake Apartments.

What is the most affordable Lake Shore Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lake Shore Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parkmerced and starts from $4,436.

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