
Cheap Homes for Rent in Balboa Terrace Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,100 (11 Rentals)
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124 Ellington Ave

61 Alta Vista Way

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263 Vernon St

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2 Amazon Ave

4757 Mission St, Unit 5
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646 Corbett Ave
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Balboa Terrace?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Balboa Terrace 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,330 | $2,500 | $9,250 |
Balboa Terrace 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,797 | $3,800 | $10,000+ |
Balboa Terrace 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,718 | $5,100 | $10,000+ |
Balboa Terrace 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $8,500 | $8,500 | $8,500 |
Browse Homes for Rent in this Neighborhood
There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Balboa Terrace Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available Balboa Terrace Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Balboa Terrace area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced priced from $2,129. 5519 Mission has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,395. Here are the most affordable Balboa Terrace apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | Studio X | Studio,1BA | $2,129 |
5519 Mission | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
460 Monterey Boulevard | 1 Bedroom Apt | 1BR,1BA | $2,595 |
Parkmerced Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Tower | 1BR,1BA | $2,600 |
Ventana Residences | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $2,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Balboa Terrace, CA
As of June 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Balboa Terrace area is the $2.03 price per square foot 1877 19th Ave Model at 1877 19th Ave, Unit Top Floor in the in the Sunset District neighborhood starting from $3,650. The second greatest value Balboa Terrace apartment is the 27 Fredson Ct Model at 27 Fredson Ct, Unit 27 Fredson Ct starting at $4,680 with a $3.60 price per square foot in the Lakeside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Balboa Terrace apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1877 19th Ave, Unit Top Floor | 1877 19th Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.03 |
27 Fredson Ct, Unit 27 Fredson Ct | 27 Fredson Ct | 3BR,2BA | $3.60 |
Mt. Sutro Apartments | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.61 |
126 Holloway Ave, Unit 126 | 126 Holloway Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.20 |
Parkmerced Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath TH | 1BR,1BA | $4.14 |
Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom #3 | 1BR,1BA | $4.38 |
4709 Mission St, Unit A | 4709 Mission St | 3BR,1BA | $4.60 |
1958 44th Ave, Unit 44thXOrtega | 1958 44th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.38 |
20 Niagara Ave, Unit 2 | 20 Niagara Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.54 |
460 Monterey Boulevard | 1 Bedroom Apt | 1BR,1BA | $4.33 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Balboa Terrace
What type of rentals are currently available in Balboa Terrace?
There are currently 839 Apartments for Rent in Balboa Terrace, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $6,425. There are also 59 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Balboa Terrace ranging from $1,150 to $16,500.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Balboa Terrace?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Balboa Terrace ranges from $1,150 to $16,500 with an average monthly rent of $5,155.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Balboa Terrace?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Balboa Terrace range from $2,990 to $6,425, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,800 to $10,495. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,000.
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