
Cheap Homes for Rent in West Portal Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,000 (15 Rentals)
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116 Broad St

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646 Corbett Ave

195 West Portal Ave, Unit 8

4757 Mission St, Unit 5
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88 Onondaga Ave

88 Onondaga Ave
West Portal, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in West Portal?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Portal 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,559 | $2,200 | $6,995 |
West Portal 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,820 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
West Portal 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,836 | $5,995 | $10,000+ |
West Portal 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $17,000 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
West Portal 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $9,300 | $9,300 | $9,300 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Portal Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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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 1 Bed unit found at The Fillmore Center priced from $2,149. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Fillmore Center | The Telegraph | 1BR,1BA | $2,149 |
Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | Studio X | Studio,1BA | $2,199 |
Mt. Sutro Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,295 |
1500 Irving Street | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
460 Monterey Boulevard | 1 Bedroom Apt | 1BR,1BA | $2,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Portal, CA
As of May 11, 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 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 |
2547 Irving St, Unit 2545 | 2547 Irving St | 4BR,2.5BA | $0.93 |
1459 11th Ave, Unit Classic Victorian 2B | 1459 11th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $4.00 |
30 Brazil Ave, Unit 3 | 30 Brazil Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
380 Monterey Blvd #205 | 380 Monterey Blvd #205 | 2BR,2BA | $4.26 |
1500 Irving Street | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.41 |
24 Castle Manor Ave, Unit Castle Manor | 24 Castle Manor Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.14 |
The Fillmore Center | The Marina | Studio ,1BA | $3.32 |
1958 44th Ave, Unit 44thXOrtega | 1958 44th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.38 |
460 Monterey Boulevard | 1 Bedroom Apt | 1BR,1BA | $4.33 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about West Portal
What type of rentals are currently available in West Portal?
There are currently 1749 Apartments for Rent in West Portal, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,300 to $9,250. There are also 68 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Portal ranging from $1,050 to $22,500.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Portal?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Portal ranges from $1,050 to $22,500 with an average monthly rent of $7,086.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West Portal?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West Portal range from $2,990 to $7,400, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $12,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,300.
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