
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Shore Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $600 (7 Rentals)
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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 |
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Lake Shore Studio Apartments | $2,169 | $1,875 | $2,345 |
Lake Shore 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,640 | $1,895 | $3,199 |
Lake Shore 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,277 | $2,930 | $4,199 |
Lake Shore 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,506 | $4,390 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 7 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 $2,105. Juniper has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,110. Here are the most affordable Lake Shore apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Westlake Apartments | S2-C | Studio,1BA | $2,105 |
Juniper | S2-P | Studio,1BA | $2,110 |
Parkmerced Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath TH | 1BR,1BA | $2,490 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Shore, CA
As of September 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lake Shore area is the $3.16 price per square foot 67 Lausanne Ave Model at 67 Lausanne Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Lake Shore neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Lake Shore apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath TH Model at Parkmerced Apartments starting at $2,490 with a $3.14 price per square foot in the Stonestown 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. |
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67 Lausanne Ave, Unit 2 | 67 Lausanne Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.16 |
Parkmerced Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath TH | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom #3 | 1BR,1BA | $4.38 |
Juniper | S2-P | Studio ,1BA | $4.77 |
Westlake Apartments | S1-E | Studio ,1BA | $5.01 |
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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 $2,873.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lake Shore?
The cheapest apartment in Lake Shore is Juniper which is listed at $2,370, while the average apartment in Lake Shore costs $7,000.
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 $350 which is $6,650 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lake Shore.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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