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155 Vista Grande AveDaly City, CA 94014
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925A Southgate Avenue
925A Southgate AvenueDaly City, CA 94015
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Brunswick Street
4619 Brunswick StDaly City, CA 94014
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Juniper
15 Poncetta DrDaly City, CA 94015
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205 Cerro DrDaly City, CA 94015
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331 Park Plaza DrDaly City, CA 94015
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50 3rd Ave, Unit 2
50 3rd AveDaly City, CA 94014
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35 Hillcrest DrDaly City, CA 94014
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700 Hoffman StDaly City, CA 94014
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Hillside Courtyard
415-417 A StDaly City, CA 94014
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355 Southgate AveDaly City, CA 94015
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35 Kent CtDaly City, CA 94015
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The Edgeworth Apartments
1145-1157 Edgeworth AveDaly City, CA 94015
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Eastmoor Apartments
101 Eastmoor AveDaly City, CA 94015
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26 Terrace View CtDaly City, CA 94015
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St Francis Towers Apartments
30-50 Escuela DrDaly City, CA 94015
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85 Kent CtDaly City, CA 94015
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90 Pinehaven DrDaly City, CA 94015
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Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced
515 John Muir DrSan Francisco, CA 94132
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Parkmerced Apartments
3711 19th AveSan Francisco, CA 94132
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370-398 F StColma, CA 94014
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263 Ralston St
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4840 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94112
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117 Farallones StSan Francisco, CA 94112
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280 Brighton AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
8200 Oceanview Terrace
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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 | $2,699 | $2,140 | $3,734 |
| Lake Merced 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,854 | $1,000 | $3,599 |
| Lake Merced 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,507 | $3,090 | $4,408 |
| Lake Merced 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,460 | $4,790 | $6,525 |
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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 Brunswick Street priced from $2,140. 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 |
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| Brunswick Street | Studio - 60% AMI | Studio,1BA | $2,140 |
| Amberwood Apartments | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
| Juniper | S2-P | Studio,1BA | $2,511 |
| Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | Studio X | Studio,1BA | $2,588 |
| Westlake Apartments | S1-E | Studio,1BA | $2,606 |
| Parkmerced Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath TH | 1BR,1BA | $2,745 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Merced, CA
As of August 24, 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 $4,790. The second greatest value Lake Merced apartment is the 50 3rd Ave Model at 50 3rd Ave, Unit 2 starting at $3,090 with a $3.64 price per square foot in the Stonestown 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. |
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| Parkmerced Apartments | 3 Bed 2 Bath TH | 3BR,2BA | $3.86 |
| 50 3rd Ave, Unit 2 | 50 3rd Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.64 |
| Amberwood Apartments | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.90 |
| Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | Studio X | Studio ,1BA | $5.07 |
| Juniper | S2-P | Studio ,1BA | $5.68 |
| Westlake Apartments | S1-E | Studio ,1BA | $6.05 |
| Brunswick Street | Studio - 60% AMI | Studio ,1BA | $5.07 |
| 155 Vista Grande Ave, Unit 155 Vista Grande Ave | 155 Vista Grande Ave | 1BR,1BA | $5.21 |
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 $2,745.
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 $3,295.
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 8 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 $554 which is $2,741 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lake Merced.
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