409 Dellbrook Ave
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakeside Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $698 (19 Rentals)
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2919 23rd Ave, Unit A
2919 23rd Ave
San FranciscoCA94132
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Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced
515 John Muir DrSan Francisco, CA 94132
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Parkmerced Apartments
3711 19th AveSan Francisco, CA 94132
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1100 Ocean Avenue
1100-1140 Ocean AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
263 Ralston St
San FranciscoCA94132
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2332 Taraval St
San FranciscoCA94116
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255 Woodside
255 Woodside AveSan Francisco, CA 94127
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Islais Place
4840 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94112
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Farallone
117 Farallones StSan Francisco, CA 94112
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740 Monterey Blvd
740 Monterey BlvdSan Francisco, CA 94127
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Vicente Street Apartments
3100 Vicente StSan Francisco, CA 94116
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Brighton Luxury Apartments
280 Brighton AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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975 Burnett
975 Burnett AveSan Francisco, CA 94131
8200 Oceanview Terrace
San FranciscoCA94132
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155 Vista Grande Ave, Unit 155 Vista Grande Ave
155 Vista Grande AveDaly City, CA 94014
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Brunswick Street
4619 Brunswick StDaly City, CA 94014
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$2,351 - $4,301
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Juniper
15 Poncetta DrDaly City, CA 94015
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Hillcrest Gardens
35 Hillcrest DrDaly City, CA 94014
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Lakeside, San Francisco, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lakeside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Studio Apartments | $2,668 | $2,140 | $3,734 |
| Lakeside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,101 | $1,750 | $4,637 |
| Lakeside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,002 | $2,995 | $6,900 |
| Lakeside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,449 | $4,790 | $6,700 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lakeside Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available Lakeside Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lakeside 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 Lakeside 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 |
| Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | Studio X | Studio,1BA | $2,588 |
| Parkmerced Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath TH | 1BR,1BA | $2,745 |
| Ventana Residences | ntae10m | Studio,1BA | $3,734 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakeside, CA
As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lakeside area is the $4.90 price per square foot 535 Jersey St Model at 535 Jersey St, Unit 535 Jersey St. in the in the Lakeside neighborhood starting from $6,300. The second greatest value Lakeside apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath TH Model at Parkmerced Apartments starting at $4,790 with a $3.86 price per square foot in the Stonestown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lakeside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 535 Jersey St, Unit 535 Jersey St. | 535 Jersey St | 2BR,1BA | $4.90 |
| Parkmerced Apartments | 3 Bed 2 Bath TH | 3BR,2BA | $3.86 |
| 2400 39th Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $4.81 |
| Avalon Ocean Avenue | A1-786 | 1BR,1BA | $4.90 |
| Delphine on Diamond | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $6.74 |
| Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | Studio X | Studio ,1BA | $5.37 |
| Ventana Residences | ntae10m | Studio ,1BA | $8.35 |
| Juniper | S2-P | Studio ,1BA | $5.65 |
| 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lakeside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lakeside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lakeside is under $4,147.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lakeside?
The cheapest apartment in Lakeside is Parkmerced Apartments which is listed at $2,745, while the average apartment in Lakeside costs $3,392.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lakeside?
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 Lakeside 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 Lakeside?
Cheap apartments in Lakeside have an average cost of $515 which is $2,877 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakeside.
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