Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Shore Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $600 (11 Rentals)

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627 Garfield St

San FranciscoCA94132
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2379 30th Ave

San FranciscoCA94116
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Hillcrest Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcrest Gardens

35 Hillcrest DrDaly City, CA 94014
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355 Southgate Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

355 Southgate Ave

355 Southgate AveDaly City, CA 94015
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Daly City Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Daly City Apartments

1145-1157 Edgeworth AveDaly City, CA 94015
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Lake Shore, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lake Shore, CA

Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Lake Shore, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Lake Shore Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units

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 $1,840. 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 ApartmentsS1-CStudio,1BA$1,840
Lakewood Apartments At Lake MercedStudio XStudio,1BA$2,199
Mt. Sutro ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,395
Ventana ResidencesSTUDIOStudio,1BA$2,575
Parkmerced1 Bed High Rise1BR,1BA$2,655

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Shore, CA

As of March 21, 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 1Bed 1 Bath #1 Model at Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced starting at $2,799 with a $4.63 price per square foot in the Sunnyside 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
Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced1Bed 1 Bath #11BR,1BA$4.63
Ventana Residences1 BD JR1BR,1BA$5.50
Mt. Sutro ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$5.00
Westlake ApartmentsS1-EStudio ,1BA$4.84
320 Quintara St, Unit 1320 Quintara StStudio ,1BA$4.00

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Lake Shore, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #89

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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 $1,965.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake Shore Apartment is $2,330 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 $3,200 at Parkmerced.

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 $4,418.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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