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Westlake Apartments
331 Park Plaza DrDaly City, CA 94015
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Amberwood Apartments
205 Cerro DrDaly City, CA 94015
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Brunswick Street
4619 Brunswick StDaly City, CA 94014
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4711 Callan Blvd
4711 Callan BlvdDaly City, CA 94015
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355 Southgate Ave
355 Southgate AveDaly City, CA 94015
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301 Price St
301 Price StDaly City, CA 94014
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643 Sylvan St
643 Sylvan StDaly City, CA 94014
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418 89th St
418 89th StDaly City, CA 94015
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430-436 89th St
430-436 89th StDaly City, CA 94015
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Habitat for Humanity Condominum
7555 Mission StDaly City, CA 94014
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26 2nd Ave
26 2nd AveDaly City, CA 94014
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87 Hillcrest Dr
87 Hillcrest DrDaly City, CA 94014
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474 90th St
474 90th StDaly City, CA 94015
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12 2nd Ave
12 2nd AveDaly City, CA 94014
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1290 Sullivan Ave
1290 Sullivan AveDaly City, CA 94015
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95 Hill St
95 Hill StDaly City, CA 94014
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245 S Parkview Ave
245 S Parkview AveDaly City, CA 94014
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631 Villa St
631 Villa StDaly City, CA 94014
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619 Villa St
619 Villa StDaly City, CA 94014
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480 90th St
480 90th StDaly City, CA 94015
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405 89th St
405 89th StDaly City, CA 94015
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Hillcrest Gardens
35 Hillcrest DrDaly City, CA 94014
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414 91st St
414 91st StDaly City, CA 94015
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200-204 Wellington Ave
200-204 Wellington AveDaly City, CA 94014
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486 90th St
486 90th StDaly City, CA 94015
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176 Bruno Ave
176 Bruno AveDaly City, CA 94014
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20 3rd Ave
20 3rd AveDaly City, CA 94014
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671 Villa St
671 Villa StDaly City, CA 94014
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375 87th St
375 87th StDaly City, CA 94015
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432 Santa Barbara Way
432 Santa Barbara WayDaly City, CA 94014
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662 Villa St
662 Villa StDaly City, CA 94014
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311 Price St
311 Price StDaly City, CA 94014
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24 Como Ave
24 Como AveDaly City, CA 94014
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6151 Mission St
6151 Mission StDaly City, CA 94014
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499 Westlake Ave
499 Westlake AveDaly City, CA 94014
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666 Sylvan St
666 Sylvan StDaly City, CA 94014
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53-55 1st Ave
53-55 1st AveDaly City, CA 94014
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650 Villa St
650 Villa StDaly City, CA 94014
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570 Lisbon St
570 Lisbon StDaly City, CA 94014
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1525 Sullivan Ave
1525 Sullivan AveDaly City, CA 94015
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Chester Manor
698 Sylvan StDaly City, CA 94014
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681 Sylvan St
681 Sylvan StDaly City, CA 94014
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580 Lisbon St
580 Lisbon StDaly City, CA 94014
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492 90th St
492 90th StDaly City, CA 94015
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40 Peoria St
40 Peoria StDaly City, CA 94014
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420 91st St
420 91st StDaly City, CA 94015
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405 91st St
405 91st StDaly City, CA 94015
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407 89th St
407 89th StDaly City, CA 94015
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101 E Moltke St
101 E Moltke StDaly City, CA 94014
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Serra Heights Condominiums
1551 Southgate AveDaly City, CA 94015
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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 | $2,383 | $1,875 | $2,850 |
| Lake Merced 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,743 | $1,100 | $3,867 |
| Lake Merced 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,645 | $2,995 | $5,795 |
| Lake Merced 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,410 | $4,795 | $6,490 |
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Cheapest Available Lake Merced Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lake Merced area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Juniper priced from $2,351. Amberwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,400. Here are the most affordable Lake Merced apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juniper | S2-P | Studio,1BA | $2,351 |
| Amberwood Apartments | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
| Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | Studio X | Studio,1BA | $2,478 |
| Westlake Apartments | A2-C | 1BR,1BA | $2,604 |
| Parkmerced Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Tower | 1BR,1BA | $2,645 |
| Terrace View | V331X1A4 | 1BR,1BA | $2,745 |
| Ventana Residences | ntaa10r | 1BR,1BA | $3,693 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Merced, CA
As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake Merced area is the $3.86 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath TH Model at Parkmerced Apartments in the in the Stonestown neighborhood starting from $4,795. The second greatest value Lake Merced apartment is the ntab20g Model at Ventana Residences starting at $5,795 with a $7.46 price per square foot in the Sunnyside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake Merced apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkmerced Apartments | 3 Bed 2 Bath TH | 3BR,2BA | $3.86 |
| Ventana Residences | ntab20g | 2BR,2BA | $7.46 |
| Terrace View | V331X1A4 | 1BR,1BA | $3.62 |
| Amberwood Apartments | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.90 |
| Westlake Apartments | A6-C | 1BR,1BA | $4.55 |
| Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | Studio X | Studio ,1BA | $4.86 |
| Juniper | S2-P | Studio ,1BA | $5.32 |
| 1515 Annie St, Unit #1 Studio Apt | 1515 Annie St | Studio ,1BA | $5.36 |
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 $3,693.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lake Merced?
The cheapest apartment in Lake Merced is Amberwood Apartments which is listed at $2,400, while the average apartment in Lake Merced costs $14,845.
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 4 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 $227 which is $14,618 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lake Merced.
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