Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Portal Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,000 (16 Rentals)

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2379 30th Ave

San FranciscoCA94116
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1100 Ocean Avenue
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1100 Ocean Avenue

1100-1140 Ocean AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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191 Frederick St
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191 Frederick St

191 Frederick StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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1567 19th Ave
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1567 19th Ave

1567 19th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122

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West Portal, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Portal Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Portal area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at The Fillmore Center priced from $2,179. 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 West Portal apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Fillmore CenterThe MarinaStudio,1BA$2,179
Lakewood Apartments At Lake MercedStudio XStudio,1BA$2,199
Mt. Sutro ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,295
1500 Irving Street1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,395
460 Monterey Boulevard1 Bedroom Apt1BR,1BA$2,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Portal, CA

As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Portal 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 West Portal apartment is the 2547 Irving St Model at 2547 Irving St, Unit 2545 starting at $1,300 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Sunset District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Portal apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parkmerced3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome3BR,2.5BA$3.92
2547 Irving St, Unit 25452547 Irving St4BR,2.5BA$0.93
The Fillmore CenterThe Garden3BR,2BA$4.36
1459 11th Ave, Unit Classic Victorian 2B1459 11th Ave2BR,1BA$4.00
380 Monterey Blvd #205380 Monterey Blvd #2052BR,2BA$4.26
4742 Mission St, Unit 1034742 Mission St2BR,1BA$2.17
1500 Irving Street1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.41
460 Monterey Boulevard1 Bedroom Apt1BR,1BA$4.16
2262 17th Ave, Unit A2262 17th Ave1BR,1BA$3.17
1822 23rd Ave, Unit Beautiful Room in Sunset1822 23rd Ave1BR,1BA$4.56

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Portal, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #67

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the West Portal Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA

Walk Score®

96 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

69 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

75 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Portal Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Portal?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Portal is at The Fillmore Center listed at $2,179.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Portal Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Portal Apartment is $2,379 at The Fillmore Center.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Portal Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Portal is starting from $2,955 at Parkmerced.

What is the most affordable West Portal Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West Portal Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parkmerced and starts from $4,375.

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