988 Corbett Ave
San FranciscoCA94131
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakeside Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $600 (11 Rentals)
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San FranciscoCA94112
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San FranciscoCA94132
2443 41st Ave
San FranciscoCA94116
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2125 17th Ave
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Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced
515 John Muir DrSan Francisco, CA 94132
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1958 44th Ave, Unit 44thXOrtega
1958 44th AveSan Francisco, CA 94116
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331 Park Plaza DrDaly City, CA 94015
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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 | $2,238 | $1,900 | $3,425 |
| Lakeside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,791 | $1,000 | $4,393 |
| Lakeside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,768 | $2,200 | $9,250 |
| Lakeside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,186 | $4,000 | $6,425 |
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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 Westlake Apartments priced from $1,900. Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,129. Here are the most affordable Lakeside apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake Apartments | S1-W | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
| Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | Studio X | Studio,1BA | $2,129 |
| Ventana Residences | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $2,790 |
| Parkmerced Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath TH | 1BR,1BA | $2,795 |
| 96 Crestline | 1 bedroom ; 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakeside, CA
As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lakeside area is the $2.78 price per square foot APPLY NOW FOR FUTURE AVAILABILITY! - Spacious a... Model at Highpoint Terrace in the in the Bayview District neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value Lakeside apartment is the 27 Fredson Ct Model at 27 Fredson Ct, Unit 27 Fredson Ct starting at $4,680 with a $3.60 price per square foot in the Lakeside 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highpoint Terrace | APPLY NOW FOR FUTURE AVAILABILITY! - Spacious a... | 2BR,2BA | $2.78 |
| 27 Fredson Ct, Unit 27 Fredson Ct | 27 Fredson Ct | 3BR,2BA | $3.60 |
| Mt. Sutro Apartments | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.61 |
| 126 Holloway Ave, Unit 126 | 126 Holloway Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.20 |
| 380 Monterey Blvd #205 | 380 Monterey Blvd #205 | 2BR,2BA | $4.26 |
| Parkmerced Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Tower | 1BR,1BA | $3.82 |
| Vara | 1f | 1BR,1BA | $4.99 |
| Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | 1Bed 1Bath #2 | 1BR,1BA | $4.42 |
| 1958 44th Ave, Unit 44thXOrtega | 1958 44th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.38 |
| Delphine on Diamond | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $5.41 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Lakeside, San Francisco, CA
Sloat (Commodore) Elementary
San Francisco Unified School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (377)
8 out of 10
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Getting Around the Lakeside Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA
Walk Score®
94 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
69 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
71 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $3,469.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lakeside?
The cheapest apartment in Lakeside is Westlake Apartments which is listed at $2,315, while the average apartment in Lakeside costs $5,500.
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 65 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 $973 which is $4,527 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakeside.
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