
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Shore Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $698 (150 Rentals)
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Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced

796-798 Santiago St

Summit 800

The Westerly

3511 Taraval

416 Holloway Avenue

2400 17th Ave

2395 29th Ave

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3235-3245 Vicente St

310 Arballo Drive

2395 43rd Ave

3655 Vicente St

2349 27th Ave

3201 Taraval St

2845-2849 Ulloa St

501 Taraval St

2818-2828 Taraval St

2379 27th Ave
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1495 Ocean Ave

3025 21th Ave

3121-3123 Vicente St

Crimson Homes

245-247 Dorado Terr.

3217 Vicente St

330 W Portal Ave

195 Broad St

3638 Taraval St

2376-2378 15th Ave
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3416-3424 Taraval St

2591 22nd Ave

217-219 Dorado Terr.

1927-1929 Taraval St

330 Taraval St

201-203 Dorado Terr.

225-227 Dorado Tr.

190-196 Miramar Ave

50 Cutler Ave

430 Taraval St
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3626 Taraval St

2600 45th St

3312-3320 Taraval St

2440 Great Hwy

2238 Vicente St

241-243 Dorado Terr.

750 Holloway Ave

3121 Taraval St

2395 12th Ave

2515 Taraval St
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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 | $2,508 | $2,140 | $2,738 |
| Lake Shore 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,930 | $1,750 | $3,599 |
| Lake Shore 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,505 | $2,995 | $4,408 |
| Lake Shore 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,469 | $4,790 | $6,700 |
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There are currently 150 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 Brunswick Street priced from $2,140. Juniper has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,496. Here are the most affordable Lake Shore apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Street | Studio - 60% AMI | Studio,1BA | $2,140 |
| Juniper | S2-P | Studio,1BA | $2,496 |
| Westlake Apartments | S1-E | Studio,1BA | $2,621 |
| Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | Studio X | Studio,1BA | $2,738 |
| Parkmerced Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath TH | 1BR,1BA | $2,745 |
| 2400 39th Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $3,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Shore, CA
As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake Shore area is the $3.86 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath TH Model at Parkmerced Apartments in the in the Stonestown neighborhood starting from $4,790. The second greatest value Lake Shore apartment is the 50 3rd Ave Model at 50 3rd Ave, Unit 2 starting at $3,090 with a $3.64 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkmerced Apartments | 3 Bed 2 Bath TH | 3BR,2BA | $3.86 |
| 50 3rd Ave, Unit 2 | 50 3rd Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.64 |
| 2400 39th Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $4.81 |
| Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | Studio X | Studio ,1BA | $5.37 |
| Juniper | S2-P | Studio ,1BA | $5.65 |
| Westlake Apartments | S1-E | Studio ,1BA | $6.08 |
| Brunswick Street | Studio - 60% AMI | Studio ,1BA | $5.07 |
| 155 Vista Grande Ave, Unit 155 Vista Grande Ave | 155 Vista Grande Ave | 1BR,1BA | $5.21 |
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Lake Shore, San Francisco, CA
Ulloa Elementary School
Lowell High School
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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 $3,850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lake Shore?
The cheapest apartment in Lake Shore is Parkmerced Apartments which is listed at $2,745, while the average apartment in Lake Shore costs $3,225.
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 8 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 $422 which is $2,803 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lake Shore.
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