Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Diamond Heights Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $900 (12 Rentals)

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La Fnix at 1950
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

La Fnix at 1950

1950 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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1100 Ocean Avenue
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1100 Ocean Avenue

1100-1140 Ocean AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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3270 21st
Studio Apartments

3270 21st

3270 21st StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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750 Guerrero
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

750 Guerrero

750 Guerrero StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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191 Frederick St
Studio Apartments

191 Frederick St

191 Frederick StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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2 Guerrero
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2 Guerrero

2 Guerrero StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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1801 15th St
Studio Apartments

1801 15th St

1801 15th StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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320 14th Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

320 14th Street

320-324 14th StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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1567 19th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1567 19th Ave

1567 19th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122

Diamond Heights, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2385 FolsomStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,245
Franciscana ApartmentsPenthouse StudioStudio,1BA$2,275
Mission Street1x11BR,1BA$2,295
210 ChurchStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,595
3605 20th StreetStudio 1 BathStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1877 19th Ave, Unit Top Floor1877 19th Ave3BR,2BA$2.03
1472 12th Ave, Unit 14721472 12th Ave3BR,2BA$3.09
168 Lexington St, Unit 168168 Lexington St4BR,1.5BA$4.17
72 Whitney St, Unit 72 Whitney Street72 Whitney St2BR,1.5BA$3.64
Mt. Sutro Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.61
1459 11th Ave, Unit Classic Victorian 2B1459 11th Ave2BR,1BA$4.10
126 Holloway Ave, Unit 126126 Holloway Ave2BR,1BA$3.20
Parkmerced Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath TH1BR,1BA$4.14
350 Judah1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.43
324 Elsie St, Unit A324 Elsie StStudio ,1BA$4.36

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Diamond Heights, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #30

Among neighborhoods in San Francisco, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet 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

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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