
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Lake Merced Neighborhood of Daly City, CA from $1,150 (7 Rentals)


The Franciscan Park

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1100 Ocean Avenue
Lake Merced, Daly City, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lake Merced?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Merced Studio Apartments | $2,353 | $2,005 | $3,950 |
Lake Merced 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,635 | $1,150 | $3,273 |
| Lake Merced 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,282 | $2,775 | $4,378 |
| Lake Merced 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,971 | $3,600 | $7,618 |
| Lake Merced 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,100 | $6,100 | $6,100 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake Merced Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lake Merced?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lake Merced is under $2,890.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lake Merced?
The cheapest apartment in Lake Merced is Amberwood Apartments which is listed at $2,300, while the average apartment in Lake Merced costs $6,100.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lake Merced?
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 32 regular apartments in Lake Merced that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Lake Merced?
Cheap apartments in Lake Merced have an average cost of $687 which is $5,413 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lake Merced.
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