
Cheap Homes for Rent in Lake Shore Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,000 (6 Rentals)
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116 Broad St

125 Hillside Blvd
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363 Wellington Ave

122 Los Banos Ave

19 Miramar Ave
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Lake Shore, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Lake Shore?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lake Shore 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,490 | $2,500 | $4,400 |
Lake Shore 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,961 | $3,450 | $6,500 |
Lake Shore 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $10,995 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 6 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 $1,930. Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,199. 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 | S1-E | Studio,1BA | $1,930 |
Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | Studio X | Studio,1BA | $2,199 |
Mt. Sutro Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Shore, CA
As of May 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lake Shore area is the $2.90 price per square foot 306 Dorado Ter Model at 306 Dorado Ter, Unit 304 in the in the Twin Peaks West neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Lake Shore apartment is the 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome Model at Parkmerced starting at $5,496 with a $3.92 price per square foot in the Sunnyside 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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306 Dorado Ter, Unit 304 | 306 Dorado Ter | 3BR,2BA | $2.90 |
Parkmerced | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $3.92 |
Delphine on Diamond | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $6.34 |
Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | 1Bed 1 Bath #1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.63 |
Ventana Residences | 1 BD JR | 1BR,1BA | $6.06 |
Westlake Apartments | S2-P | Studio ,1BA | $4.50 |
Mt. Sutro Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.34 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Shore
What type of rentals are currently available in Lake Shore?
There are currently 397 Apartments for Rent in Lake Shore, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,600 to $7,318. There are also 30 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lake Shore ranging from $1,000 to $10,995.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lake Shore?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lake Shore ranges from $1,000 to $10,995 with an average monthly rent of $4,785.
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