
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwood Neighborhood of South San Francisco, CA from $1,800 (11 Rentals)
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Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwood?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southwood Studio Apartments | $2,619 | $1,909 | $4,213 |
Southwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,404 | $2,135 | $10,000+ |
Southwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,244 | $2,737 | $9,231 |
Southwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,992 | $4,551 | $5,385 |
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There are currently 11 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 1 Bed unit found at Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community priced from $2,135. Gatewood Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,165. Here are the most affordable Southwood apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,135 |
Gatewood Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,165 |
Clubview Apartment Homes | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,450 |
362 Alida Way | 2 bed/ 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,900 |
Peninsula Pines Apartments | The Torrey Pine | 2BR,1BA | $2,935 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwood, CA
As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwood area is the $3.67 price per square foot B6_Phase II Model at Altitude Apartments in the in the Downtown South San Francisco neighborhood starting from $4,485. The second greatest value Southwood apartment is the Gateway Model at Nine88 Apartments starting at $4,557 with a $4.51 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. |
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Altitude Apartments | B6_Phase II | 2BR,2BA | $3.67 |
Nine88 Apartments | Gateway | 2BR,2BA | $4.51 |
362 Alida Way | 2 bed/ 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.02 |
Acappella | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.70 |
Pacific Bay Vistas Apartments | Sweeney Ridge Premier | 2BR,2BA | $4.53 |
Peninsula Pines Apartments | The Torrey Pine | 2BR,1BA | $3.71 |
South City Station | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $4.19 |
Clubview Apartment Homes | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.36 |
Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.38 |
Gatewood Village | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.90 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwood Apartments
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 $4,985.
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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