
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Francisco State University Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,600 (16 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Francisco State University?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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San Francisco State University Studio Apartments | $2,184 | $1,980 | $2,499 |
San Francisco State University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,610 | $1,695 | $3,099 |
San Francisco State University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,503 | $2,930 | $4,399 |
San Francisco State University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,194 | $4,375 | $7,318 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Westlake Apartments | S2-P | Studio,1BA | $1,980 |
Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | Studio X | Studio,1BA | $2,199 |
Parkmerced | 1 Bed High Rise | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Parkmerced | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $3.92 |
Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | 1Bed 1 Bath #1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.63 |
Westlake Apartments | S1-C | Studio ,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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