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

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Fillmore CenterThe Telegraph1BR,1BA$2,149
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$2,595

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 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
1459 11th Ave, Unit Classic Victorian 2B1459 11th Ave2BR,1BA$4.00
30 Brazil Ave, Unit 330 Brazil Ave1BR,1BA$2.79
380 Monterey Blvd #205380 Monterey Blvd #2052BR,2BA$4.26
1500 Irving Street1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.41
24 Castle Manor Ave, Unit Castle Manor24 Castle Manor Ave2BR,1BA$3.14
The Fillmore CenterThe MarinaStudio ,1BA$3.32
1958 44th Ave, Unit 44thXOrtega1958 44th Ave2BR,1BA$3.38
460 Monterey Boulevard1 Bedroom Apt1BR,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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