
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Portal Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,000 (16 Rentals)
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4742 Mission St, Unit 103

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2262 17th Ave, Unit A

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West Portal, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Portal?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Portal Studio Apartments | $2,850 | $1,800 | $4,885 |
West Portal 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,397 | $1,066 | $7,127 |
West Portal 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,588 | $1,731 | $6,785 |
West Portal 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,657 | $3,190 | $10,000+ |
West Portal 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,806 | $4,950 | $10,000+ |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | Studio X | Studio,1BA | $2,199 |
1190 Mission at Trinity Place | Jr. 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,299 |
The Fillmore Center | The Marina | Studio,1BA | $2,322 |
1500 Irving Street | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
Mt. Sutro Apartments | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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185 Broad St, Unit OceanView Treasure | 185 Broad St | 4BR,2BA | $3.09 |
1280 17th Ave, Unit Inner Sunset | 1280 17th Ave | 3BR,2BA | $3.30 |
987 Elizabeth St, Unit 987 Elizabeth Street | 987 Elizabeth St | 2BR,1BA | $3.19 |
1120 Judah St, Unit 3 | 1120 Judah St | 2BR,2BA | $3.16 |
1459 11th Ave, Unit Classic Victorian 2B | 1459 11th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $4.00 |
Avalon Ocean Avenue | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $3.97 |
1689 20th Ave, Unit 1689 20th Ave | 1689 20th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.91 |
4742 Mission St, Unit 103 | 4742 Mission St | 2BR,1BA | $2.17 |
1500 Irving Street | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.41 |
2262 17th Ave, Unit A | 2262 17th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Portal, San Francisco, CA
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Among neighborhoods in San Francisco, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in West Portal, San Francisco, CA
West Portal Elementary
Lincoln (Abraham) High
Hoover (Herbert) Middle
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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