
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Diamond Heights Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $728 (47 Rentals)
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1379 19th Ave, Unit A

151 Chenery St

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313 Elsie, Apt. 5

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3475 16th St

290-292 14th Street (7036rc)

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740 Monterey Blvd

255 Dolores St

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3410 22nd Street

1591 Page

85 Duboce Ave

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155 Bartlett

1560 8th Ave
Diamond Heights, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Diamond Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Heights Studio Apartments | $3,710 | $2,300 | $8,249 |
| Diamond Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,685 | $1,400 | $9,343 |
| Diamond Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,788 | $2,670 | $10,000+ |
| Diamond Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,132 | $4,940 | $10,000+ |
| Diamond Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,995 | $6,995 | $6,995 |
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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 290-292 14th Street (7036rc) priced from $2,395. Parkmerced Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,795. Here are the most affordable Diamond Heights apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 290-292 14th Street (7036rc) | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $2,395 |
| Parkmerced Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Tower | 1BR, 1BA | $2,795 |
| Mt. Sutro Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $2,995 |
| HQ | Studio E1E | Studio, 1BA | $3,169 |
| 2619 Mission | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio, 1BA | $3,195 |
| Ventana Residences | ntae10c | Studio, 1BA | $3,266 |
| 210 Church | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio, 1BA | $3,595 |
| Avalon Ocean Avenue | A3-724 | 1BR, 1BA | $3,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Diamond Heights, CA
As of September 26, 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 Intermission neighborhood starting from $9,900. The second greatest value Diamond Heights apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath TH Model at Parkmerced Apartments in the Stonestown neighborhood starting at $5,045 with a $4.07 price per square foot. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3637 18th St, Unit Apt 2 | 3637 18th St | 3BR, 2BA | $6.60 |
| Parkmerced Apartments | 3 Bed 2 Bath TH | 3BR, 2BA | $4.07 |
| Vara | 1j2 | 1BR, 1BA | $6.61 |
| Avalon Ocean Avenue | A3-724 | 1BR, 1BA | $4.97 |
| Mt. Sutro Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $4.61 |
| Park West | Plan 1A | 1BR, 1BA | $6.72 |
| 25 Glendale Street (461r) | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $6.80 |
| 1801 Mission St | 2Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $6.12 |
| 2619 Mission | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio, 1BA | $6.14 |
| 3500 23rd St | 3500 23rd St | 1BR, 1BA | $7.00 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDiamond Heights, San Francisco, CA
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Best Local Schools in Diamond Heights, San Francisco, CA
Miraloma Elementary School
Lick (James) Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Diamond Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Diamond Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Diamond Heights is under $3,600.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Diamond Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Diamond Heights is Parkmerced Apartments which is listed at $2,795, while the average apartment in Diamond Heights costs $4,599.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Diamond Heights?
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 1 regular apartments in Diamond Heights 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 Diamond Heights?
Cheap apartments in Diamond Heights have an average cost of $353 which is $4,246 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Diamond Heights.
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