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Parkmerced Apartments
3711 19th AveSan Francisco, CA 94132
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Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced
515 John Muir DrSan Francisco, CA 94132
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796-798 Santiago St
796-798 Santiago StSan Francisco, CA 94116
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Summit 800
700 Brotherhood WaySan Francisco, CA 94132
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The Westerly
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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3655 Vicente St
3655 Vicente StSan Francisco, CA 94116
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2349 27th Ave
2349 27th AveSan 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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2818-2828 Taraval St
2818-2828 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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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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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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3638 Taraval St
3638 Taraval StSan Francisco, CA 94116
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2376-2378 15th Ave
2376-2378 15th AveSan 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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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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2395 12th Ave
2395 12th AveSan Francisco, CA 94116
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2515 Taraval St
2515 Taraval StSan 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 | $2,381 | $2,345 | $2,441 |
| Lake Shore 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,773 | $2,195 | $3,500 |
| Lake Shore 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,583 | $2,995 | $4,378 |
| Lake Shore 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,625 | $4,795 | $6,700 |
| Lake Shore 4 Bedroom Apartments | $15,377 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 149 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 Juniper priced from $2,356. Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,549. Here are the most affordable Lake Shore apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juniper | S2-P | Studio,1BA | $2,356 |
| Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | 1Bed 1 Bath #1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,549 |
| Westlake Apartments | A3-W | 1BR,1BA | $2,610 |
| Parkmerced Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath TH | 1BR,1BA | $2,695 |
| 2400 39th Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Shore, CA
As of July 10, 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 $4,795. The second greatest value Lake Shore apartment is the 1 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 2400 39th Ave starting at $2,950 with a $3.69 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 | $3.86 |
| 2400 39th Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $3.69 |
| Westlake Apartments | A6-C | 1BR,1BA | $4.55 |
| Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | Studio X | Studio ,1BA | $4.86 |
| Juniper | S2-P | Studio ,1BA | $5.32 |
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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Francisco
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake Shore Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake Shore Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake Shore Apartment is $2,549 at Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lake Shore Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lake Shore is starting from $2,995 at Parkmerced Apartments.
What is the most affordable Lake Shore Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Lake Shore Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parkmerced Apartments and starts from $4,795.
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