Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Diamond Heights Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $700 (10 Rentals)

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730 Stanyan
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

730 Stanyan

700-730 Stanyan StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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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 to 1 Bedroom 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 to 2 Bedroom 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 to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1801 15th St

1801 15th StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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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 1 Bed unit found at Parkmerced Apartments priced from $2,555. 11 Dolores has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,695. Here are the most affordable Diamond Heights apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkmerced Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath TH1BR,1BA$2,555
11 Dolores1 Studio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,1BA$2,695
Ventana Residences1 BD1BR,1BA$2,766

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Diamond Heights, CA

As of February 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Diamond Heights area is the $3.78 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath TH Model at Parkmerced Apartments in the in the Stonestown neighborhood starting from $4,695. The second greatest value Diamond Heights apartment is the 432 Russia Ave Model at 432 Russia Ave, Unit 432 Russia Ave. starting at $4,600 with a $4.08 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parkmerced Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath TH3BR,2BA$3.78
432 Russia Ave, Unit 432 Russia Ave.432 Russia Ave3BR,2BA$4.08
38 DoloresC1g2BR,2BA$5.46
3681 23rd St, Unit 36813681 23rd St1BR,1BA$4.77
HQTwo Bedroom B1C2BR,1BA$5.25
554 Monterey Blvd, Unit 3554 Monterey Blvd1BR,1BA$4.71
Vara1f1BR,1BA$5.51
Mt. Sutro ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.61
Ventana ResidencesSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$5.39
126 Holloway Ave, Unit studio126 Holloway AveStudio ,1BA$4.11

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Diamond Heights, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #31

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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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 $3,080.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Diamond Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Diamond Heights is Parkmerced Apartments which is listed at $2,555, while the average apartment in Diamond Heights costs $7,000.

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 3 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 $178 which is $6,822 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Diamond Heights.

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