Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Diamond Heights Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $700 (84 Rentals)

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$3,500

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130 Devonshire Way

San FranciscoCA94131
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730 Stanyan
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

730 Stanyan

700-730 Stanyan StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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Avanza 490
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Avanza 490

490 S Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94103
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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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25 Sanchez Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

25 Sanchez Apartments

25 Sanchez StSan Francisco, CA 94114
Senior Living
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462 Duboce Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

462 Duboce Ave

462 Duboce AveSan Francisco, CA 94117
Senior Living
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2 Guerrero
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2 Guerrero

2 Guerrero StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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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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1801 15th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1801 15th St

1801 15th StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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320 14th Street
Studio to 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
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625 Guerrero
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

625 Guerrero

625 Guerrero StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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255 Woodside
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

255 Woodside

255 Woodside AveSan Francisco, CA 94127
Senior Living
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313 Elsie, Apt. 5
1 Bedroom Apartments

313 Elsie, Apt. 5

313 Elsie StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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Islais Place
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Islais Place

4840 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94112
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2073-2079 Market St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2073-2079 Market St

2073-2079 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94114
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3474 17th Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3474 17th Street

3474 17th StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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1495 7th Avenue
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1495 7th Avenue

1495 7th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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3475 16th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3475 16th St

3475 16th StSan Francisco, CA 94114
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15 Hermann
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

15 Hermann

15 Hermann StSan Francisco, CA 94102

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740 Monterey Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

740 Monterey Blvd

740 Monterey BlvdSan Francisco, CA 94127
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255 Dolores St
Studio Apartments

255 Dolores St

255 Dolores StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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3179 23rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3179 23rd St

3179 23rd StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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240 Cumberland
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

240 Cumberland

240 Cumberland StSan Francisco, CA 94114
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Judah St Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Judah St Apartments

95 Judah StSan Francisco, CA 94122
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Cesar Chavez Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cesar Chavez Apartments

4130-4140 Cesar Chavez StSan Francisco, CA 94131
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1591 Page
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1591 Page

1591 Page StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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3410 22nd Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3410 22nd Street

994-998 Guerrero StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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555 Buena Vista
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

555 Buena Vista

555 Buena Vista Ave WSan Francisco, CA 94117

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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 $2,845. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkmerced Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath TH1BR,1BA$2,845
Mt. Sutro ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,995
1424 Valencia1 Studio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,1BA$3,195
HQStudio E1EStudio,1BA$3,248
3605 20th Street1 Studio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,1BA$3,495
1801 Mission St2Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3,775
Sunset TowersM0Studio,1BA$3,786
Delphine on DiamondOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$4,076
Vara1f1BR,1BA$4,423

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Diamond Heights, CA

As of August 12, 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 3 Bed 2 Bath TH Model at Parkmerced Apartments starting at $4,790 with a $3.86 price per square foot in the Stonestown 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.
3637 18th St, Unit Apt 23637 18th St3BR,2BA$6.60
Parkmerced Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath TH3BR,2BA$3.86
635 Irving St, Unit Unit 3635 Irving St1BR,1BA$5.00
660 Clipper2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$7.12
Vara1f1BR,1BA$6.36
Mt. Sutro ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.61
Park WestPlan 1A1BR,1BA$7.12
1801 Mission St2Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$6.12
Delphine on DiamondOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$6.63
3500 23rd St3500 23rd St1BR,1BA$7.00

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Francisco

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Diamond Heights, San Francisco, CA

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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 $4,423.

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

The cheapest apartment in Diamond Heights is Parkmerced Apartments which is listed at $2,845, while the average apartment in Diamond Heights costs $4,534.

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 $287 which is $4,247 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Diamond Heights.

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