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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Diamond Heights Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $700 (31 Rentals)
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3500 23rd St
3500 23rd StSan Francisco, CA 94110
143 Byxbee St
San FranciscoCA94132
50 Chumasero Dr
San FranciscoCA94132
1339 8th Ave
San FranciscoCA94122
1645 Irving St
San FranciscoCA94122
280 Faxon Ave
San FranciscoCA94112
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730 Stanyan
700-730 Stanyan StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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La Fnix at 1950
1950 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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1100 Ocean Avenue
1100-1140 Ocean AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
1906 Mission St
San FranciscoCA94103
263 Ralston St
San FranciscoCA94132
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3270 21st
3270 21st StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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750 Guerrero
750 Guerrero StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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2 Guerrero
2 Guerrero StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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191 Frederick St
191 Frederick StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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1801 15th St
1801 15th StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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320 14th Street
320-324 14th StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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1567 19th Ave
1567 19th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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625 Guerrero
625 Guerrero StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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255 Woodside
255 Woodside AveSan Francisco, CA 94127
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313 Elsie, Apt. 5
313 Elsie StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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3474 17th Street
3474 17th StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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3475 16th St
3475 16th StSan Francisco, CA 94114
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1495 7th Avenue
1495 7th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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2073-2079 Market St
2073-2079 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94114
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15 Hermann
15 Hermann StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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740 Monterey Blvd
740 Monterey BlvdSan Francisco, CA 94127
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255 Dolores St
255 Dolores StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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3179 23rd St
3179 23rd StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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Brighton Luxury Apartments
280 Brighton AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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Diamond Heights, San Francisco, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Diamond Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Heights Studio Apartments | $3,130 | $2,250 | $5,168 |
| Diamond Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,805 | $1,400 | $6,970 |
| Diamond Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,956 | $2,965 | $10,000+ |
| Diamond Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,668 | $4,600 | $10,000+ |
| Diamond Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $13,787 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
| Diamond Heights 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,950 | $5,950 | $5,950 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at Parkmerced Apartments priced from $2,645. Mt. Sutro Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,995. Here are the most affordable Diamond Heights apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkmerced Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Tower | 1BR,1BA | $2,645 |
| Mt. Sutro Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,995 |
| 1863 Mission St | 1Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3,080 |
| HQ | Studio E1E | Studio,1BA | $3,224 |
| 1801 Mission St | 2Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3,775 |
| Vara | 1f | 1BR,1BA | $3,959 |
| Delphine on Diamond | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4,200 |
| The Madelon | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4,275 |
| Park West | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $4,597 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Diamond Heights, CA
As of June 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Diamond Heights area is the $6.60 price per square foot 3637 18th St Model at 3637 18th St, Unit Apt 2 in the in the Intermission neighborhood starting from $9,900. The second greatest value Diamond Heights apartment is the 279 30th St Model at 279 30th St, Unit 279 starting at $7,500 with a $5.36 price per square foot in the Visitacion Valley 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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| 3637 18th St, Unit Apt 2 | 3637 18th St | 3BR,2BA | $6.60 |
| 279 30th St, Unit 279 | 279 30th St | 3BR,2BA | $5.36 |
| Parkmerced Apartments | 3 Bed 2 Bath TH | 3BR,2BA | $4.59 |
| 2874 16th St | Two bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $6.11 |
| Vara | 1f | 1BR,1BA | $5.70 |
| Mt. Sutro Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.61 |
| 1801 Mission St | 2Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $6.12 |
| 181 Bartlett | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $7.00 |
| 1863 Mission St | 1Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $6.27 |
| 3500 23rd St | 3500 23rd St | 1BR,1BA | $7.00 |
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Best Local Schools in Diamond Heights, San Francisco, CA
Mission Education Center
San Francisco Unified School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (105)
1 out of 10
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Public School - Grades 9-12 (123)
7 out of 10
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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 HQ listed at $3,291.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Diamond Heights Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Diamond Heights Apartment is $2,645 at Parkmerced Apartments.
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 $2,965 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 $5,595.
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