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842-858 Antoinette LnSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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362 Alida WaySouth 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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500 King DrDaly City, CA 94015
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3815 Susan DrSan Bruno, CA 94066
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Southwood, South San Francisco, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwood Studio Apartments | $2,926 | $1,885 | $5,441 |
| Southwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,486 | $2,135 | $10,000+ |
| Southwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,359 | $2,737 | $9,875 |
| Southwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,287 | $5,000 | $5,501 |
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There are currently 14 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 $1,885. 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 | $1,885 |
| Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,135 |
| Gatewood Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,170 |
| Evergreen Ridge Apartments | 690 | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| 362 Alida Way | 2 bed/ 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwood, CA
As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwood area is the $3.27 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Clubview Apartment Homes in the in the Pacific Heights neighborhood starting from $3,595. The second greatest value Southwood apartment is the Gateway Model at Nine88 Apartments starting at $4,537 with a $4.49 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clubview Apartment Homes | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.27 |
| Nine88 Apartments | Gateway | 2BR,2BA | $4.49 |
| 362 Alida Way | 2 bed/ 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.02 |
| 409 Orange Ave, Unit Charming Unit with Views | 409 Orange Ave | 2BR,1BA | $4.22 |
| Acappella | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.63 |
| Altitude Apartments | A2_Phase II | 1BR,1BA | $4.46 |
| Evergreen Ridge Apartments | 690 | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| Avalon San Bruno | 635 | 1BR,1BA | $4.81 |
| Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.38 |
| Gatewood Village | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.91 |
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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 $5,425.
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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