Cheap Homes for Rent in Lake Shore Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,000 (6 Rentals)

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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-CStudio,1BA$1,980
Lakewood Apartments At Lake MercedStudio XStudio,1BA$2,199
Mt. Sutro ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Shore, CA

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lake Shore 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 Lake Shore apartment is the 3 BD Model at Ventana Residences starting at $5,986 with a $5.19 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$3.92
Ventana Residences3 BD3BR,2BA$5.19
Avalon Sunset TowersB12BR,1BA$7.05
2788 Great Hwy, Unit 2788 B2788 Great Hwy1BR,1BA$3.13
Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced1Bed 1 Bath #11BR,1BA$4.63
Mt. Sutro ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.79
Westlake ApartmentsS1-WStudio ,1BA$4.73

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Shore

What type of rentals are currently available in Lake Shore?

There are currently 399 Apartments for Rent in Lake Shore, CA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $7,318. There are also 28 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lake Shore ranging from $1,050 to $16,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lake Shore?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lake Shore ranges from $1,050 to $16,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,449.

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