
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakeside Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $600 (10 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Lakeside area of San Francisco.


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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 |
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Lakeside Studio Apartments | $2,284 | $2,005 | $3,425 |
Lakeside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,822 | $900 | $4,472 |
Lakeside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,606 | $1,731 | $9,250 |
Lakeside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,799 | $4,260 | $7,318 |
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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 2 Beds unit found at 507-511 Dolores St priced from $1,870. Westlake Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,925. Here are the most affordable Lakeside apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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507-511 Dolores St | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,870 |
Westlake Apartments | S1-E | Studio,1BA | $1,925 |
Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | Studio X | Studio,1BA | $2,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakeside, CA
As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lakeside 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 Lakeside apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at 1370-1378 Natoma St starting at $2,760 with a $2.04 price per square foot in the Intermission 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. |
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Parkmerced | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $3.92 |
1370-1378 Natoma St | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $2.04 |
Highpoint Terrace | 2x2-1020-D | 2BR,2BA | $3.43 |
380 Monterey Blvd #205 | 380 Monterey Blvd #205 | 2BR,2BA | $4.26 |
507-511 Dolores St | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
2788 Great Hwy, Unit 2788 B | 2788 Great Hwy | 1BR,1BA | $3.13 |
4742 Mission St, Unit 103 | 4742 Mission St | 2BR,1BA | $2.17 |
Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | 1Bed 1 Bath #1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.63 |
460 Monterey Boulevard | 1 Bedroom Apt | 1BR,1BA | $4.33 |
Westlake Apartments | S1-W | Studio ,1BA | $4.73 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLakeside, San Francisco, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Lakeside, San Francisco, CA
Sloat (Commodore) Elementary
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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
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- 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 $2,690.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lakeside?
The cheapest apartment in Lakeside is Westlake Apartments which is listed at $2,160, while the average apartment in Lakeside costs $5,893.
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 9 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 $241 which is $5,652 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakeside.
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