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Merced Heights, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Merced Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Merced Heights 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 $1,885. Here are the most affordable Merced Heights apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
507-511 Dolores St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,870
Westlake ApartmentsS2-PStudio,1BA$1,885
Lakewood Apartments At Lake MercedStudio XStudio,1BA$2,199
Mt. Sutro ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,295
460 Monterey Boulevard1 Bedroom Apt1BR,1BA$2,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merced Heights, CA

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merced Heights 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 Merced Heights apartment is the Two Bedroom Townhome 9 Model at Pacific Place Apartments starting at $3,543 with a $3.45 price per square foot in the Bayview District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Merced Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parkmerced3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome3BR,2.5BA$3.92
Pacific Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Townhome 92BR,1.5BA$3.45
Highpoint Terrace2x2-1020-D2BR,2BA$3.43
30 Brazil Ave, Unit 330 Brazil Ave1BR,1BA$2.79
380 Monterey Blvd #205380 Monterey Blvd #2052BR,2BA$4.26
507-511 Dolores St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.10
4742 Mission St, Unit 1034742 Mission St2BR,1BA$2.17
4709 Mission St, Unit A4709 Mission St3BR,1BA$4.60
Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced1Bed 1 Bath #11BR,1BA$4.63
460 Monterey Boulevard1 Bedroom Apt1BR,1BA$4.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about Merced Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Merced Heights?

There are currently 625 Apartments for Rent in Merced Heights, CA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $7,999. There are also 42 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Merced Heights ranging from $850 to $16,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Merced Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Merced Heights ranges from $850 to $16,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,051.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Merced Heights?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Merced Heights range from $2,990 to $7,318, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $7,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $6,690 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $7,999.

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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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