Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Camino Neighborhood of South San Francisco, CA from $1,800 (13 Rentals)

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Brosnan Apartments
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Brosnan Apartments

300 Brosnan CtSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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Fernmar North
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Fernmar North

208 Holly AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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20 Marcie Cir
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20 Marcie Cir

20 Marcie CirSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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El Camino, South San Francisco, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in El Camino, CA

Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the El Camino, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for El Camino Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units

Cheapest Available El Camino Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the El Camino area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Westlake Apartments priced from $1,840. Peninsula Pines Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,883. Here are the most affordable El Camino apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westlake ApartmentsS1-CStudio,1BA$1,840
Peninsula Pines ApartmentsThe Beach PineStudio,1BA$1,883
Skyline Heights ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,075
Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,135
Gatewood VillageStudioStudio,1BA$2,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Camino, CA

As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Camino area is the $4.05 price per square foot Centennial Model at Nine88 Apartments in the in the Pacific Heights neighborhood starting from $5,118. The second greatest value El Camino apartment is the B1 Model at Acappella starting at $4,143 with a $3.79 price per square foot in the Westborough neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for El Camino apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Nine88 ApartmentsCentennial2BR,2BA$4.05
AcappellaB12BR,2BA$3.79
Skyline VistaTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$3.23
362 Alida Way2 bed/ 2 bath2BR,2BA$3.02
Skyline ViewMedium 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.73
Clubview Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$3.44
Evergreen Ridge Apartments6901BR,1BA$3.33
Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.38
Serramonte Ridge1X1 SM1BR,1BA$4.16
Skyline Heights ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.30

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
El Camino, South San Francisco, CA

Ranked #3

Among neighborhoods in South 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 El Camino Neighborhood in South San Francisco, CA

Walk Score®

82 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

64 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap El Camino Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in El Camino?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in El Camino is at Peninsula Pines Apartments listed at $1,890.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom El Camino Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom El Camino Apartment is $2,135 at Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom El Camino Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in El Camino is starting from $2,737 at Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community.

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