Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Camino Neighborhood of South San Francisco, CA from $1,800 (12 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the El Camino area of South San Francisco.

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Brosnan Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brosnan Apartments

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

Fernmar North

208 Holly AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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20 Marcie Cir
1 Bedroom Apartments

20 Marcie Cir

20 Marcie CirSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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Twin Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Manor

382 Alida WaySouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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El Camino, South San Francisco, CA Local Guide

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 $1,885. Peninsula Pines Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,899. Here are the most affordable El Camino apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westlake ApartmentsS2-PStudio,1BA$1,885
Peninsula Pines ApartmentsThe Beach PineStudio,1BA$1,899
Serramonte RidgeSTD SMStudio,1BA$2,110
Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,135
Gatewood VillageStudioStudio,1BA$2,170

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Camino, CA

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Camino area is the $3.69 price per square foot B6_Phase II Model at Altitude Apartments in the in the Downtown South San Francisco neighborhood starting from $4,510. The second greatest value El Camino apartment is the 2x2 Model at Clubview Apartment Homes starting at $3,595 with a $3.27 price per square foot in the Pacific Heights 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.
Altitude ApartmentsB6_Phase II2BR,2BA$3.69
Clubview Apartment Homes2x22BR,2BA$3.27
362 Alida Way2 bed/ 2 bath2BR,2BA$3.02
Evergreen Ridge Apartments9502BR,1BA$2.94
409 Orange Ave, Unit Charming Unit with Views409 Orange Ave2BR,1BA$4.22
AcappellaA21BR,1BA$3.81
Skyline Heights ApartmentsTwo bedroom One bath2BR,1BA$4.29
Pacifica Park ApartmentsEvergreen1BR,1BA$3.84
Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.38
Serramonte RidgeSTD SMStudio ,1BA$4.13

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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 Westlake Apartments listed at $1,885.

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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