Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Shore Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $600 (9 Rentals)

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Hillcrest Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcrest Gardens

35 Hillcrest DrDaly City, CA 94014
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355 Southgate Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

355 Southgate Ave

355 Southgate AveDaly City, CA 94015
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The Edgeworth Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Edgeworth Apartments

1145-1157 Edgeworth AveDaly City, CA 94015
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Lake Shore, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

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 $1,995. Juniper has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,285. Here are the most affordable Lake Shore apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westlake ApartmentsS1-WStudio,1BA$1,995
JuniperS2-PStudio,1BA$2,285
Parkmerced Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Tower1BR,1BA$2,494

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Shore, CA

As of November 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lake Shore area is the $3.63 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath TH Model at Parkmerced Apartments in the in the Stonestown neighborhood starting from $4,508. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parkmerced Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath TH3BR,2BA$3.63
2395 26th Ave2BR 2BA2BR,2BA$3.96
Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced1 bedroom 1 bathroom #31BR,1BA$4.38
JuniperS2-PStudio ,1BA$5.17
Westlake ApartmentsS1-WStudio ,1BA$4.63
207 Woodrow St207 Woodrow St1BR,1BA$5.00

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Lake Shore, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #109

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.0
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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 $2,325, while the average apartment in Lake Shore costs $4,691.

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 24 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 $351 which is $4,340 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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