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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 Mission Street priced from $2,295. Parkmerced Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,567. Here are the most affordable Diamond Heights apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mission Street1x11BR,1BA$2,295
Parkmerced Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Tower1BR,1BA$2,567
96 Crestline1 bedroom ; 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Diamond Heights, CA

As of September 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Diamond Heights area is the $3.84 price per square foot 65 Montezuma St Model at 65 Montezuma St, Unit 65 Montezuma in the in the Hunters Point neighborhood starting from $4,800. The second greatest value Diamond Heights apartment is the 72 Whitney St Model at 72 Whitney St, Unit 72 Whitney Street starting at $4,200 with a $3.82 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.
65 Montezuma St, Unit 65 Montezuma65 Montezuma St3BR,1BA$3.84
72 Whitney St, Unit 72 Whitney Street72 Whitney St2BR,1.5BA$3.82
1515 15th St, Unit Apt 5071515 15th St2BR,2BA$4.96
3440 20th Street2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$5.08
Parkmerced Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath TH1BR,1BA$3.40
Avalon Ocean AvenueA3-7731BR,1BA$4.89
Oak Shrader Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$5.10
Park West1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$5.39
Mt. Sutro Apartments1 bedroom/1 bathroom1BR,1BA$4.83
96 Crestline1 bedroom ; 1 bath1BR,1BA$5.30

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Diamond Heights, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #27

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 Diamond Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Diamond Heights?

There are currently 3577 Apartments for Rent in Diamond Heights, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,595 to $13,470. There are also 100 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Diamond Heights ranging from $700 to $27,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Diamond Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Diamond Heights ranges from $700 to $27,500 with an average monthly rent of $6,772.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Diamond Heights?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Diamond Heights range from $4,690 to $13,470, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,080 to $25,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,310 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $7,777.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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