
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merced Heights Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $600 (13 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Merced Heights area of San Francisco.


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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 |
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Merced Heights Studio Apartments | $2,271 | $1,874 | $3,425 |
Merced Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,827 | $900 | $4,457 |
Merced Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,558 | $2,195 | $6,222 |
Merced Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,306 | $2,990 | $7,318 |
Merced Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,999 | $7,999 | $7,999 |
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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 $1,925. 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 |
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Westlake Apartments | S1-E | Studio,1BA | $1,925 |
Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | Studio X | Studio,1BA | $2,199 |
Mt. Sutro Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,295 |
460 Monterey Boulevard | 1 Bedroom Apt | 1BR,1BA | $2,595 |
Parkmerced | 1 Bed High Rise | 1BR,1BA | $2,625 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merced Heights, CA
As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merced Heights area is the $2.48 price per square foot Two Bedroom TH + Den 17 Model at Pacific Place Apartments in the in the Bayview District neighborhood starting from $3,695. The second greatest value Merced Heights apartment is the 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome Model at Parkmerced starting at $5,496 with a $3.92 price per square foot in the Sunnyside 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. |
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Pacific Place Apartments | Two Bedroom TH + Den 17 | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.48 |
Parkmerced | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $3.92 |
Highpoint Terrace | 2x2-1020-D | 2BR,2BA | $3.43 |
30 Brazil Ave, Unit 3 | 30 Brazil Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
380 Monterey Blvd #205 | 380 Monterey Blvd #205 | 2BR,2BA | $4.26 |
24 Castle Manor Ave, Unit Castle Manor | 24 Castle Manor Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.14 |
4709 Mission St, Unit A | 4709 Mission St | 3BR,1BA | $4.60 |
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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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 $1,925.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Merced Heights Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Merced Heights Apartment is $2,370 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 $2,820 at Westlake Apartments.
What is the most affordable Merced Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Merced Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Westlake Apartments and starts from $4,260.
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