Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Shore Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $600 (10 Rentals)

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627 Garfield St

San FranciscoCA94132
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2379 30th Ave

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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
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Daly City Apartments

1145-1157 Edgeworth 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 $1,980. 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$1,980
Lakewood Apartments At Lake MercedStudio XStudio,1BA$2,199
Mt. Sutro ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Shore, CA

As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lake Shore area is the $3.09 price per square foot 185 Broad St Model at 185 Broad St, Unit OceanView Treasure in the in the Lake Shore neighborhood starting from $4,950. The second greatest value Lake Shore apartment is the 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome Model at Parkmerced starting at $5,736 with a $4.09 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.
185 Broad St, Unit OceanView Treasure185 Broad St4BR,2BA$3.09
Parkmerced3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome3BR,2.5BA$4.09
Delphine on DiamondTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$4.39
Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced1Bed 1 Bath #11BR,1BA$4.63
Ventana ResidencesSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$5.49
Mt. Sutro ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$5.00
Westlake ApartmentsS1-EStudio ,1BA$4.92
Avalon Sunset TowersS1RStudio ,1BA$8.36

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Lake Shore, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #96

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

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3.0
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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 $1,980.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake Shore Apartment is $2,205 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 $4,375.

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