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Ventana Residences
99 Ocean AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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Highpoint Terrace
1888 Geneva AveSan Francisco, CA 94134
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Pueblo Street Apartments
10-12 Pueblo StSan Francisco, CA 94134
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4500-4510 Mission St
4500-4510 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94112
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Lofton at Portola
495 Cambridge StSan Francisco, CA 94134
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310 Otsego Ave
310 Otsego AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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4728-4730 Mission St
4728-4730 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94112
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4-8 Joost Ave
4-8 Joost AveSan Francisco, CA 94131
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The Ferrera Building
4534-4540 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94112
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4300-4304 Mission St
4300-4304 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94112
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2 Russia Ave
2 Russia AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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55 Trumbull St
55 Trumbull StSan Francisco, CA 94112
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1021-1029 Geneva Ave
1021-1029 Geneva AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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501 Paris St
501 Paris StSan Francisco, CA 94112
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4377 Mission St
4377 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94112
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393 Madrid St
393 Madrid StSan Francisco, CA 94112
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4244 Mission St
4244 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94112
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4200-4204 Mission St
4200-4204 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94112
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137-137A Joost Ave
137-137A Joost AveSan Francisco, CA 94131
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214-216 Onondaga Ave
214-216 Onondaga AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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1520-1524 Geneva Ave
1520-1524 Geneva AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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1560 Geneva Ave
1560 Geneva AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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4725 Mission St
4725 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94112
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296 Lisbon St
296 Lisbon StSan Francisco, CA 94112
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711-713 Naples St
711-713 Naples StSan Francisco, CA 94112
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501 Lisbon St
501 Lisbon StSan Francisco, CA 94112
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404 Naples St
404 Naples StSan Francisco, CA 94112
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342-344 Brazil Ave
342-344 Brazil AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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6 Madison St
6 Madison StSan Francisco, CA 94134
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1568 Geneva Ave
1568 Geneva AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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88 Onondaga Ave
88 Onondaga AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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1720 Geneva Ave
1720 Geneva AveSan Francisco, CA 94134
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1780 San Jose Ave
1780 San Jose AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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21 Flood Ave
21 Flood AveSan Francisco, CA 94131
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130 Acadia St
130 Acadia StSan Francisco, CA 94131
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546 London St
546 London StSan Francisco, CA 94112
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1204 Alemany Blvd
1204 Alemany BlvdSan Francisco, CA 94112
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315 Santa Rosa Ave
315 Santa Rosa AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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390 Edinburgh St
390 Edinburgh StSan Francisco, CA 94112
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343-345 Russia Ave
343-345 Russia AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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145 Russia Ave
145 Russia AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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615-617 Brazil Ave
615-617 Brazil AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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1095-95A Geneva Ave
1095-95A Geneva AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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1552 Geneva Ave
1552 Geneva AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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Alemany
938 Ellsworth StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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Casala
1491 Sunnydale AveSan Francisco, CA 94134
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1830 Alemany
1830 Alemany BlvdSan Francisco, CA 94112
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4830 Mission St
4830 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94112
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Carter Terrace
530 Carter StSan Francisco, CA 94134
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Heritage Homes
222 Rey StSan Francisco, CA 94134
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Excelsior, San Francisco, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Excelsior?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior Studio Apartments | $2,732 | $2,690 | $2,775 |
| Excelsior 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,800 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Excelsior 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,498 | $3,700 | $5,864 |
| Excelsior 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,221 | $5,064 | $5,463 |
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Cheapest Available Excelsior Apartments for Rent
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ventana Residences | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $2,690 |
| Highpoint Terrace | APPLY NOW FOR FUTURE AVAILABILITY! - Spacious a... | 2BR,2BA | $3,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Excelsior, CA
As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Excelsior area is the $2.78 price per square foot APPLY NOW FOR FUTURE AVAILABILITY! - Spacious a... Model at Highpoint Terrace in the in the Visitacion Valley neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value Excelsior apartment is the STUDIO Model at Ventana Residences starting at $2,690 with a $5.23 price per square foot in the Sunnyside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Excelsior apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highpoint Terrace | APPLY NOW FOR FUTURE AVAILABILITY! - Spacious a... | 2BR,2BA | $2.78 |
| Ventana Residences | STUDIO | Studio ,1BA | $5.23 |
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Best Local Schools in Excelsior, San Francisco, CA
Cleveland Elementary
San Francisco Unified School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (297)
3 out of 10
Visitacion Valley Middle
San Francisco Unified School District
Public School - Grades 6-8 (326)
3 out of 10
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Excelsior Apartments
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Excelsior Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Excelsior is starting from $3,700 at Highpoint Terrace.
What is the most affordable Excelsior Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Excelsior Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ventana Residences and starts from $5,137.
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