Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Francisco State University Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,600 (16 Rentals)

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398 W Portal Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

398 W Portal Ave

398 W Portal AveSan Francisco, CA 94127
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Summit 800
3 Bedroom Apartments

Summit 800

700 Brotherhood WaySan Francisco, CA 94132
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310 Arballo Drive
2 Bedroom Apartments

310 Arballo Drive

310 Arballo DrSan Francisco, CA 94132

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330 W Portal Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

330 W Portal Ave

330 W Portal AveSan Francisco, CA 94127
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225-227 Dorado Tr.
3 Bedroom Apartments

225-227 Dorado Tr.

225-227 Dorado Tr.San Francisco, CA 94112
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Villas Park Merced
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villas Park Merced

750 Gonzalez DrSan Francisco, CA 94132
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111 Eucalyptus Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

111 Eucalyptus Dr

111 Eucalyptus DrSan Francisco, CA 94132

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Cheapest Available San Francisco State University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the San Francisco State University 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 San Francisco State University apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westlake ApartmentsS2-PStudio,1BA$1,980
Lakewood Apartments At Lake MercedStudio XStudio,1BA$2,199
Parkmerced1 Bed High Rise1BR,1BA$2,690

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Francisco State University, CA

As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Francisco State University 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 San Francisco State University apartment is the 1Bed 1 Bath #1 Model at Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced starting at $2,799 with a $4.63 price per square foot in the Sunnyside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Francisco State University apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parkmerced3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome3BR,2.5BA$3.92
Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced1Bed 1 Bath #11BR,1BA$4.63
Westlake ApartmentsS1-CStudio ,1BA$5.76

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Francisco State University Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in San Francisco State University?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in San Francisco State University is at Westlake Apartments listed at $1,980.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom San Francisco State University Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Francisco State University Apartment is $2,325 at Westlake Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom San Francisco State University Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in San Francisco State University is starting from $2,955 at Parkmerced.

What is the most affordable San Francisco State University Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap San Francisco State University Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parkmerced and starts from $4,375.

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