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Parkmerced Apartments
3711 19th AveSan Francisco, CA 94132
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515 John Muir DrSan Francisco, CA 94132
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2395 26th Ave
2395 26th AveSan Francisco, CA 94116
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700 Brotherhood WaySan Francisco, CA 94132
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796-798 Santiago St
796-798 Santiago StSan Francisco, CA 94116
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2800 Sloat BlvdSan Francisco, CA 94116
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3511 Taraval
3511 Taraval StSan Francisco, CA 94116
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416 Holloway Avenue
416 Holloway AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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2400 17th Ave
2400 17th AveSan Francisco, CA 94116
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2395 29th Ave
2395 29th AveSan Francisco, CA 94116
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Oceanview Village Condos
8100-8400 Oceanview TerSan Francisco, CA 94132
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3235-3245 Vicente St
3235-3245 Vicente StSan Francisco, CA 94116
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310 Arballo Drive
310 Arballo DrSan Francisco, CA 94132
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2395 43rd Ave
2395 43rd AveSan Francisco, CA 94116
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2349 27th Ave
2349 27th AveSan Francisco, CA 94116
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3655 Vicente St
3655 Vicente StSan Francisco, CA 94116
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2818-2828 Taraval St
2818-2828 Taraval StSan Francisco, CA 94116
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3201 Taraval St
3201 Taraval StSan Francisco, CA 94116
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2845-2849 Ulloa St
2845-2849 Ulloa StSan Francisco, CA 94116
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501 Taraval St
501 Taraval StSan Francisco, CA 94116
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2379 27th Ave
2379 27th AveSan Francisco, CA 94116
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1495 Ocean Ave
1495 Ocean AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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3025 21th Ave
3025 21th AveSan Francisco, CA 94132
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3121-3123 Vicente St
3121-3123 Vicente StSan Francisco, CA 94116
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3638 Taraval St
3638 Taraval StSan Francisco, CA 94116
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330 W Portal Ave
330 W Portal AveSan Francisco, CA 94127
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195 Broad St
195 Broad StSan Francisco, CA 94112
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Crimson Homes
1490 Ocean AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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245-247 Dorado Terr.
245-247 Dorado Terr.San Francisco, CA 94112
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3217 Vicente St
3217 Vicente StSan Francisco, CA 94116
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3416-3424 Taraval St
3416-3424 Taraval StSan Francisco, CA 94116
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2591 22nd Ave
2591 22nd AveSan Francisco, CA 94116
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217-219 Dorado Terr.
217-219 Dorado Terr.San Francisco, CA 94112
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1927-1929 Taraval St
1927-1929 Taraval StSan Francisco, CA 94116
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330 Taraval St
330 Taraval StSan Francisco, CA 94116
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201-203 Dorado Terr.
201-203 Dorado Terr.San Francisco, CA 94112
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225-227 Dorado Tr.
225-227 Dorado Tr.San Francisco, CA 94112
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190-196 Miramar Ave
190-196 Miramar AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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50 Cutler Ave
50 Cutler AveSan Francisco, CA 94116
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430 Taraval St
430 Taraval StSan Francisco, CA 94116
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3626 Taraval St
3626 Taraval StSan Francisco, CA 94116
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2600 45th St
2600 45th StSan Francisco, CA 94116
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3312-3320 Taraval St
3312-3320 Taraval StSan Francisco, CA 94116
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2395 12th Ave
2395 12th AveSan Francisco, CA 94116
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2440 Great Hwy
2440 Great HwySan Francisco, CA 94116
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2238 Vicente St
2238 Vicente StSan Francisco, CA 94116
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241-243 Dorado Terr.
241-243 Dorado Terr.San Francisco, CA 94112
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750 Holloway Ave
750 Holloway AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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3121 Taraval St
3121 Taraval StSan Francisco, CA 94116
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2376-2378 15th Ave
2376-2378 15th AveSan Francisco, CA 94116
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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 | $2,335 | $2,001 | $2,628 |
| Lake Shore 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,668 | $2,100 | $3,348 |
| Lake Shore 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,268 | $2,900 | $4,378 |
| Lake Shore 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,807 | $4,645 | $5,025 |
| Lake Shore 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,364 | $9,364 | $9,364 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 151 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lake Shore Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available Lake Shore Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lake Shore area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Westlake Apartments priced from $2,001. Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,328. Here are the most affordable Lake Shore apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake Apartments | S1-C | Studio,1BA | $2,001 |
| Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | Studio X | Studio,1BA | $2,328 |
| Juniper | S2-P | Studio,1BA | $2,345 |
| Parkmerced Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Tower | 1BR,1BA | $2,500 |
| 2395 26th Ave | 2BR 2BA | 2BR,2BA | $3,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Shore, CA
As of February 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake Shore area is the $3.76 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath TH Model at Parkmerced Apartments in the in the Stonestown neighborhood starting from $4,665. The second greatest value Lake Shore apartment is the 2BR 2BA Model at 2395 26th Ave starting at $3,695 with a $3.96 price per square foot in the Sunset District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake Shore apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkmerced Apartments | 3 Bed 2 Bath TH | 3BR,2BA | $3.76 |
| 2395 26th Ave | 2BR 2BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.96 |
| 428 89th St, Unit 1 | 428 89th St | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.47 |
| 50 3rd Ave | 50 3rd Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.76 |
| Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | Studio X | Studio ,1BA | $4.56 |
| Juniper | S2-P | Studio ,1BA | $5.31 |
| Westlake Apartments | S1-C | Studio ,1BA | $5.65 |
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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 $2,380, 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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