Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Excelsior Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $2,600 (30 Rentals)

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4500-4510 Mission St
3 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

4500-4510 Mission St

4500-4510 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94112
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310 Otsego Ave
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

310 Otsego Ave

310 Otsego AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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Lofton at Portola
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lofton at Portola

495 Cambridge StSan Francisco, CA 94134
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Alemany
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Alemany

938 Ellsworth StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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4-8 Joost Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4-8 Joost Ave

4-8 Joost AveSan Francisco, CA 94131
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1830 Alemany
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1830 Alemany

1830 Alemany BlvdSan Francisco, CA 94112
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The Ferrera Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Ferrera Building

4534-4540 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94112
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2 Russia Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2 Russia Ave

2 Russia AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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55 Trumbull St
1 Bedroom Apartments

55 Trumbull St

55 Trumbull StSan Francisco, CA 94112
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1021-1029 Geneva Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1021-1029 Geneva Ave

1021-1029 Geneva AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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4377 Mission St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4377 Mission St

4377 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94112
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393 Madrid St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

393 Madrid St

393 Madrid StSan Francisco, CA 94112
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4244 Mission St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4244 Mission St

4244 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94112
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4830 Mission St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4830 Mission St

4830 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94112
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Britton Court Apartments
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Britton Court Apartments

1250 Sunnydale AveSan Francisco, CA 94134
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Carter Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Carter Terrace

530 Carter StSan Francisco, CA 94134
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Heritage Homes
1 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Homes

222 Rey StSan Francisco, CA 94134
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4200-4204 Mission St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4200-4204 Mission St

4200-4204 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94112
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1520-1524 Geneva Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1520-1524 Geneva Ave

1520-1524 Geneva AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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214-216 Onondaga Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

214-216 Onondaga Ave

214-216 Onondaga AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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1560 Geneva Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1560 Geneva Ave

1560 Geneva AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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290 Malosi
1 Bedroom Apartments

290 Malosi

290 Malosi StSan Francisco, CA 94134
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296 Lisbon St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

296 Lisbon St

296 Lisbon StSan Francisco, CA 94112
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4725 Mission St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4725 Mission St

4725 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94112
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711-713 Naples St
2 Bedroom Apartments

711-713 Naples St

711-713 Naples StSan Francisco, CA 94112
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501 Lisbon St
1 Bedroom Apartments

501 Lisbon St

501 Lisbon StSan Francisco, CA 94112

Excelsior, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Excelsior Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ventana ResidencesSTUDIOStudio,1BA$2,700
Highpoint TerraceAPPLY NOW FOR FUTURE AVAILABILITY! - Spacious a...2BR,2BA$3,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Excelsior, CA

As of June 28, 2025 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 4709 Mission St Model at 4709 Mission St, Unit A starting at $2,990 with a $4.60 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Highpoint TerraceAPPLY NOW FOR FUTURE AVAILABILITY! - Spacious a...2BR,2BA$2.78
4709 Mission St, Unit A4709 Mission St3BR,1BA$4.60
Ventana Residences1 BD JR1BR,1BA$6.02

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Excelsior, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #47

Among neighborhoods in San Francisco, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Excelsior Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA

Walk Score®

92 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

58 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

83 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

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.

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