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

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1532 Harrison StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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1100 Ocean Avenue
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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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1585 Waller

1585 Waller StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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1567 19th Ave
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1567 19th Ave

1567 19th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122

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 Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced priced from $2,199. 1190 Mission at Trinity Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,299. Here are the most affordable West Portal apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lakewood Apartments At Lake MercedStudio XStudio,1BA$2,199
1190 Mission at Trinity PlaceJr. 1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,299
The Fillmore CenterThe MarinaStudio,1BA$2,322
1500 Irving Street1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,395
Mt. Sutro ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Portal, CA

As of April 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Portal 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 West Portal apartment is the 1280 17th Ave Model at 1280 17th Ave, Unit Inner Sunset starting at $4,950 with a $3.30 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.
185 Broad St, Unit OceanView Treasure185 Broad St4BR,2BA$3.09
1280 17th Ave, Unit Inner Sunset1280 17th Ave3BR,2BA$3.30
987 Elizabeth St, Unit 987 Elizabeth Street987 Elizabeth St2BR,1BA$3.19
1120 Judah St, Unit 31120 Judah St2BR,2BA$3.16
1459 11th Ave, Unit Classic Victorian 2B1459 11th Ave2BR,1BA$4.00
Avalon Ocean AvenueA41BR,1BA$3.97
1689 20th Ave, Unit 1689 20th Ave1689 20th Ave2BR,1BA$3.91
4742 Mission St, Unit 1034742 Mission St2BR,1BA$2.17
1500 Irving Street1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.41
2262 17th Ave, Unit A2262 17th Ave1BR,1BA$3.17

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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
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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 Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced listed at $2,199.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Portal Apartment is $2,299 at 1190 Mission at Trinity Place.

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 $2,875 at The Fillmore Center.

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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