Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Diamond Heights Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $900 (12 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Diamond Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Diamond Heights Studio Apartments | $2,828 | $2,169 | $5,750 |
Diamond Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,562 | $1,335 | $8,937 |
Diamond Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,796 | $1,800 | $10,000+ |
Diamond Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,191 | $2,990 | $9,100 |
Diamond Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,942 | $4,000 | $8,800 |
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Cheapest Available Diamond Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Diamond Heights area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 2385 Folsom priced from $2,245. Franciscana Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,275. Here are the most affordable Diamond Heights apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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2385 Folsom | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,245 |
Franciscana Apartments | Penthouse Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,275 |
Mission Street | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
210 Church | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,595 |
3605 20th Street | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Diamond Heights, CA
As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Diamond Heights 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 Diamond Heights apartment is the 1472 12th Ave Model at 1472 12th Ave, Unit 1472 starting at $4,950 with a $3.09 price per square foot in the Sunset District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Diamond Heights 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 |
1472 12th Ave, Unit 1472 | 1472 12th Ave | 3BR,2BA | $3.09 |
168 Lexington St, Unit 168 | 168 Lexington St | 4BR,1.5BA | $4.17 |
72 Whitney St, Unit 72 Whitney Street | 72 Whitney St | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.64 |
Mt. Sutro Apartments | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.61 |
1459 11th Ave, Unit Classic Victorian 2B | 1459 11th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $4.10 |
126 Holloway Ave, Unit 126 | 126 Holloway Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.20 |
Parkmerced Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath TH | 1BR,1BA | $4.14 |
350 Judah | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.43 |
324 Elsie St, Unit A | 324 Elsie St | Studio ,1BA | $4.36 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDiamond Heights, San Francisco, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Diamond Heights Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA
Walk Score®
73 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
59 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
68 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Diamond Heights Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Diamond Heights?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Diamond Heights is at 2385 Folsom listed at $2,245.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Diamond Heights Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Diamond Heights Apartment is $2,295 at Mission Street.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Diamond Heights Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Diamond Heights is starting from $3,195 at Parkmerced Apartments.
What is the most affordable Diamond Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Diamond Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parkmerced Apartments and starts from $4,595.
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