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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakeside Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $600 (12 Rentals)
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320 Quintara St, Unit 1
320 Quintara StSan Francisco, CA 94116
2379 18th Ave
San FranciscoCA94116
627 Garfield St
San FranciscoCA94132
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4742 Mission St, Unit 103
4742 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94112
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Westlake Apartments
331 Park Plaza DrDaly City, CA 94015
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Lakeside, San Francisco, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lakeside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Studio Apartments | $2,236 | $1,200 | $3,647 |
| Lakeside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,662 | $1,150 | $5,166 |
| Lakeside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,540 | $1,731 | $4,961 |
| Lakeside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,131 | $3,000 | $7,418 |
| Lakeside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,137 | $6,995 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Lakeside Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lakeside area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 96 Crestline priced from $1,350. 988 Corbett Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,690. Here are the most affordable Lakeside apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 Crestline | 1 bedroom ; 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| 988 Corbett Ave | 988 Corbett Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1,690 |
| Westlake Apartments | S1-W | Studio,1BA | $1,960 |
| Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | Studio X | Studio,1BA | $2,199 |
| Mt. Sutro Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakeside, CA
As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lakeside 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 Lakeside apartment is the APPLY NOW FOR FUTURE AVAILABILITY! - Spacious a... Model at Highpoint Terrace starting at $3,700 with a $2.78 price per square foot in the Bayview District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lakeside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkmerced | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $4.09 |
| Highpoint Terrace | APPLY NOW FOR FUTURE AVAILABILITY! - Spacious a... | 2BR,2BA | $2.78 |
| 987 Elizabeth St, Unit 987 Elizabeth Street | 987 Elizabeth St | 2BR,1BA | $3.19 |
| Avalon Ocean Avenue | B1-1112 | 2BR,2BA | $4.02 |
| 40 Valletta Ct, Unit 40 Valletta Ct | 40 Valletta Ct | 2BR,2BA | $3.60 |
| Delphine on Diamond | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $4.43 |
| Vara | 1g | 1BR,1BA | $4.70 |
| Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | 1Bed 1 Bath #1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.63 |
| 1675 42nd Ave, Unit A | 1675 42nd Ave | 1BR,1BA | $4.69 |
| 320 Quintara St, Unit 1 | 320 Quintara St | Studio ,1BA | $4.00 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLakeside, San Francisco, CA
Ranked #67
Among neighborhoods in San Francisco, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Lakeside, San Francisco, CA
Sloat (Commodore) Elementary
San Francisco Unified School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (377)
8 out of 10
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Best Local Schools in Lakeside, San Francisco, CA
Sloat (Commodore) Elementary
San Francisco Unified School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (377)
8 out of 10
School data provided by Great Schools
Getting Around the Lakeside Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA
Walk Score®
94 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
69 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
71 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lakeside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lakeside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lakeside is under $2,655.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lakeside?
The cheapest apartment in Lakeside is 96 Crestline which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in Lakeside costs $9,137.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lakeside?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 136 regular apartments in Lakeside that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Lakeside?
Cheap apartments in Lakeside have an average cost of $194 which is $8,943 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakeside.
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