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Peninsula Pines Apartments
842-858 Antoinette LnSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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849 W Orange AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community
1101 National AveSan Bruno, CA 94066
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Gatewood Village
500 King DrDaly City, CA 94015
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3815 Susan DrSan Bruno, CA 94066
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2 Pacific Bay CirSan Bruno, CA 94066
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Southwood, South San Francisco, CA Local Guide
Oyster Point / The East Side / Paradise Valley (South San Francisco, California) by Sharon Hahn Darlin is licensed under CC BY 2.0
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwood Studio Apartments | $2,806 | $1,949 | $4,159 |
| Southwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,321 | $2,135 | $7,146 |
| Southwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,435 | $2,737 | $9,200 |
| Southwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,389 | $3,788 | $7,193 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Southwood Neighborhood of South San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available Southwood Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwood area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Peninsula Pines Apartments priced from $1,949. Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,135. Here are the most affordable Southwood apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peninsula Pines Apartments | The Beach Pine | Studio,1BA | $1,949 |
| Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,135 |
| Gatewood Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,175 |
| Evergreen Ridge Apartments | 690 | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| Clubview Apartment Homes | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwood, CA
As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwood area is the $4.48 price per square foot Gateway Model at Nine88 Apartments in the in the Pacific Heights neighborhood starting from $4,520. The second greatest value Southwood apartment is the 2 bed/ 2 bath Model at 362 Alida Way starting at $2,900 with a $3.02 price per square foot in the Pacific Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwood apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nine88 Apartments | Gateway | 2BR,2BA | $4.48 |
| 362 Alida Way | 2 bed/ 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.02 |
| Skyline View | Medium 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.71 |
| Clubview Apartment Homes | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.72 |
| Acappella | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.71 |
| Evergreen Ridge Apartments | 690 | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.38 |
| Pacific Bay Vistas Apartments | Mori Point Premier | 1BR,1BA | $4.80 |
| Altitude Apartments | S2_Phase II | Studio ,1BA | $5.19 |
| Gatewood Village | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.92 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwood Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southwood?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwood is under $3,274.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwood?
The cheapest apartment in Southwood is Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community which is listed at $2,135, while the average apartment in Southwood costs $5,424.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwood?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Southwood that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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