Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Street Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,500 (81 Rentals)
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1801 Wedemeyer St
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5645-5657 California St
Lake Street, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lake Street?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lake Street 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,825 | $2,595 | $3,130 |
Lake Street 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,400 | $4,400 | $4,400 |
Lake Street 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,995 | $9,995 | $9,995 |
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There are currently 81 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lake Street Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available Lake Street Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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5431 California | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Street, CA
As of April 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lake Street area is the $4.67 price per square foot 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at 5431 California in the in the Inner Richmond neighborhood starting from $3,095. The second greatest value Lake Street apartment is the 277 3rd Ave Model at 277 3rd Ave, Unit #5 starting at $2,750 with a $4.23 price per square foot in the Inner Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake Street apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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5431 California | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.67 |
277 3rd Ave, Unit #5 | 277 3rd Ave | 1BR,1BA | $4.23 |
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Getting Around the Lake Street Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA
Walk Score®
93 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
90 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
66 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
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