179 Sagamore St
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4742 Mission St, Unit 103
4742 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94112
4244 Mission St
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331 Park Plaza DrDaly City, CA 94015
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Merced Heights, San Francisco, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Merced Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merced Heights Studio Apartments | $2,244 | $1,400 | $2,975 |
| Merced Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,652 | $900 | $3,950 |
| Merced Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,596 | $1,731 | $6,222 |
| Merced Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,288 | $3,000 | $7,418 |
| Merced Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,806 | $4,950 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Merced Heights Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available Merced Heights Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Merced Heights 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 Merced Heights apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake Apartments | S2-P | Studio,1BA | $1,980 |
| Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | Studio X | Studio,1BA | $2,199 |
| Mt. Sutro Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,395 |
| Avalon Sunset Towers | S1R | Studio,1BA | $2,775 |
| Ventana Residences | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $2,790 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merced Heights, CA
As of March 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merced Heights 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 Merced Heights apartment is the 55 Surrey St Model at 55 Surrey St starting at $3,000 with a $2.07 price per square foot in the Visitacion Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Merced Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 185 Broad St, Unit OceanView Treasure | 185 Broad St | 4BR,2BA | $3.09 |
| 55 Surrey St | 55 Surrey St | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Parkmerced | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $4.09 |
| Highpoint Terrace | 2x2-1020-D | 2BR,2BA | $3.14 |
| 40 Valletta Ct, Unit 40 Valletta Ct | 40 Valletta Ct | 2BR,2BA | $3.60 |
| Delphine on Diamond | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $4.39 |
| Pacific Place Apartments | Two Bedroom Townhome 4 | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.82 |
| Avalon Ocean Avenue | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $3.96 |
| Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | 1Bed 1 Bath #1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.63 |
| Westlake Apartments | S1-E | Studio ,1BA | $4.92 |
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Best Local Schools in Merced Heights, San Francisco, CA
Ortega (Jose) Elementary
San Francisco Unified School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (371)
7 out of 10
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Best Local Schools in Merced Heights, San Francisco, CA
Ortega (Jose) Elementary
San Francisco Unified School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (371)
7 out of 10
School data provided by Great Schools
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Merced Heights Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Merced Heights?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Merced Heights is at Westlake Apartments listed at $1,980.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Merced Heights Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Merced Heights Apartment is $2,205 at Westlake Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Merced Heights Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Merced Heights is starting from $3,200 at Parkmerced.
What is the most affordable Merced Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Merced Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parkmerced and starts from $4,375.
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