
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Lake Shore Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $2,886 (54 Rentals)


Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced

2395 26th Ave

The Westerly

2395 29th Ave

310 Arballo Drive

2379 27th Ave

2591 22nd Ave

190-196 Miramar Ave

2395 12th Ave
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111 Eucalyptus Dr

2206-2268 Great Hwy

350 Laguna Honda Blvd

80-82 Goethe St

2485 46th Ave

2690 Great Highway

398 W Portal Ave

2448 Great Hwy

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Westlake Apartments

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428 89th St, Unit 1

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50 3rd Ave

245 S Parkview Ave

87 Hillcrest Dr

430-436 89th St

355 Southgate Ave

499 Westlake Ave

28-30 Los Olivos Ave
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20 3rd Ave

375 87th St

192 Santa Barbara Ave

101-103 Knowles Ave

314 Wellington Ave

430-432 89th St

95 Como Ave

200 Hillcrest Dr

72 Garibaldi St

123 Vista Grande Ave
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139 Vista Grande Ave

1349 Brunswick St

195 Knowles Ave

305 88th St

255 88th St

172 Bruno Ave

85 Lausanne Ave

88 Hillside

Edgeview Terrace Apartments

Vista Grande Apartments
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Lake Shore, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lake Shore?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Shore Studio Apartments | $2,316 | $1,966 | $2,628 |
| Lake Shore 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,653 | $2,095 | $3,348 |
Lake Shore 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,278 | $2,886 | $4,378 |
| Lake Shore 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,807 | $4,645 | $5,025 |
| Lake Shore 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,399 | $9,399 | $9,399 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLake Shore, San Francisco, CA
Ranked #127
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake Shore Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lake Shore?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lake Shore is under $3,695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lake Shore?
The cheapest apartment in Lake Shore is Westlake Apartments which is listed at $2,921, while the average apartment in Lake Shore costs $9,364.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lake Shore?
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 21 regular apartments in Lake Shore 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 Lake Shore?
Cheap apartments in Lake Shore have an average cost of $568 which is $8,796 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lake Shore.
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Written by: Shannon Hilson
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Naturally, going away to college or university is super exciting in and of itself. It’s the prelude to the rest of your life, not to mention an unforgettable experience all its own.

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Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.