Cheap Homes for Rent in Monterey Heights Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,000 (13 Rentals)

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Monterey Heights, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Monterey Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Monterey Heights 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 Monterey Heights apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
96 Crestline1 bedroom ; 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,350
988 Corbett Ave988 Corbett Ave1BR,1BA$1,690
Westlake ApartmentsS2-PStudio,1BA$1,980
Lakewood Apartments At Lake MercedStudio XStudio,1BA$2,199
Mt. Sutro ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monterey Heights, CA

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Monterey 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 Monterey 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 Monterey Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
185 Broad St, Unit OceanView Treasure185 Broad St4BR,2BA$3.09
55 Surrey St55 Surrey St1BR,1BA$2.07
Parkmerced3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome3BR,2.5BA$4.09
987 Elizabeth St, Unit 987 Elizabeth Street987 Elizabeth St2BR,1BA$3.19
156 Randall St, Unit 156156 Randall St2BR,1BA$3.67
154 Randall St, Unit 154154 Randall St2BR,1BA$3.98
72 Whitney St, Unit 72 Whitney St72 Whitney St2BR,1.5BA$4.00
1459 11th Ave, Unit Classic Victorian 2B1459 11th Ave2BR,1BA$4.00
40 Valletta Ct, Unit 40 Valletta Ct40 Valletta Ct2BR,2BA$3.60
Avalon Ocean AvenueA41BR,1BA$4.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Monterey Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Monterey Heights?

There are currently 1265 Apartments for Rent in Monterey Heights, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $11,280. There are also 70 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Monterey Heights ranging from $1,000 to $13,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Monterey Heights ranges from $1,000 to $13,500 with an average monthly rent of $5,129.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Monterey Heights range from $3,990 to $9,900, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $13,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,950.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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