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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lake Shore?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lake Shore Studio Apartments | $2,223 | $1,200 | $2,975 |
Lake Shore 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,597 | $1,200 | $3,375 |
Lake Shore 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,534 | $2,865 | $4,961 |
Lake Shore 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,406 | $3,400 | $7,418 |
Lake Shore 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,137 | $6,995 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lake Shore, CA
Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025Current 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:
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Westlake Apartments | S1-C | Studio,1BA | $1,840 |
Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | Studio X | Studio,1BA | $2,199 |
Mt. Sutro Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,395 |
Ventana Residences | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $2,575 |
Parkmerced | 1 Bed High Rise | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Parkmerced | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $4.09 |
Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | 1Bed 1 Bath #1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.63 |
Ventana Residences | 1 BD JR | 1BR,1BA | $5.50 |
Mt. Sutro Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.00 |
Westlake Apartments | S1-E | Studio ,1BA | $4.84 |
320 Quintara St, Unit 1 | 320 Quintara St | Studio ,1BA | $4.00 |
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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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