
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The East Side Neighborhood of South San Francisco, CA from $2,000 (6 Rentals)
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21 Alvarado St

Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community

NEWLY REMODELED Apartment in Brisbane

Skycrest Apartments
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The East Side, South San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The East Side?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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The East Side Studio Apartments | $2,250 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
The East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,526 | $2,095 | $6,589 |
The East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,254 | $2,737 | $8,426 |
The East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,691 | $3,600 | $5,361 |
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There are currently 6 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the The East Side Neighborhood of South San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available The East Side Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the The East Side area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community priced from $2,135. NEWLY REMODELED Apartment in Brisbane has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,250. Here are the most affordable The East Side 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 |
NEWLY REMODELED Apartment in Brisbane | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $2,250 |
Clubview Apartment Homes | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The East Side, CA
As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the The East Side area is the $3.02 price per square foot 2 bed/ 2 bath Model at 362 Alida Way in the in the Pacific Heights neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value The East Side apartment is the C1 Model at Aperture starting at $4,148 with a $4.54 price per square foot in the Hungtinton Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The East Side apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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362 Alida Way | 2 bed/ 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.02 |
Aperture | C1 | 2BR,2BA | $4.54 |
Skycrest Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
Bell South City | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $4.87 |
Clubview Apartment Homes | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.36 |
Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.38 |
Avalon San Bruno | 568 | 1BR,1BA | $4.91 |
Celeste | S2 | Studio ,1BA | $7.92 |
NEWLY REMODELED Apartment in Brisbane | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $5.63 |
Getting Around the The East Side Neighborhood in South San Francisco, CA
Walk Score®
43 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
56 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The East Side Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom The East Side Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom The East Side Apartment is $2,135 at Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom The East Side Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in The East Side is starting from $2,737 at Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community.
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