Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Twin Peaks Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,500 (6 Rentals)

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Twin Peaks, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Twin Peaks Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Twin Peaks area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 825 Post priced from $1,895. Mercy Family Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,966. Here are the most affordable Twin Peaks apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
825 PostStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,895
Mercy Family PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$1,966
2120 Pacific AveNo Current AvailabilityStudio,1BA$2,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Twin Peaks, CA

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Twin Peaks area is the $3.43 price per square foot 2x2-1020-D Model at Highpoint Terrace in the in the Bayview District neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Twin Peaks apartment is the B1 Model at Avalon Sunset Towers starting at $6,222 with a $7.05 price per square foot in the Twin Peaks West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Twin Peaks apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Highpoint Terrace2x2-1020-D2BR,2BA$3.43
Avalon Sunset TowersB12BR,1BA$7.05
2120 Pacific AveNo Current AvailabilityStudio ,1BA$2.65
1028 Howard2BrMOHCD802BR,1BA$3.02
144 Locksley Ave144 Locksley Ave2BR,1BA$4.75
96 Crestline1 bedroom ; 1 bath1BR,1BA$5.39
Mt. Sutro ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.79
Mercy Family PlazaStudioStudio ,1BA$4.58
825 PostStudio 1 BathStudio ,1BA$4.70

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Twin Peaks, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #66

Among neighborhoods in San Francisco, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Twin Peaks Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA

Walk Score®

54 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

64 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Twin Peaks Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Twin Peaks?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Twin Peaks is under $3,532.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Twin Peaks?

The cheapest apartment in Twin Peaks is Mercy Family Plaza which is listed at $2,223, while the average apartment in Twin Peaks costs $3,795.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Twin Peaks?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 10 regular apartments in Twin Peaks that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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