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

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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 $1,930. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westlake ApartmentsS1-EStudio,1BA$1,930
Lakewood Apartments At Lake MercedStudio XStudio,1BA$2,199
Mt. Sutro ApartmentsStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
306 Dorado Ter, Unit 304306 Dorado Ter3BR,2BA$2.90
Parkmerced3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome3BR,2.5BA$3.92
Delphine on DiamondOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$6.34
Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced1Bed 1 Bath #11BR,1BA$4.63
Ventana Residences1 BD JR1BR,1BA$6.06
Westlake ApartmentsS2-PStudio ,1BA$4.50
Mt. Sutro ApartmentsStudioStudio ,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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