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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merced Heights Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $600 (12 Rentals)
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2332 Taraval St
San FranciscoCA94116
2362-2364-2364 20th Ave
San FranciscoCA94116
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$2,229 - $4,199Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced
515 John Muir DrSan Francisco, CA 94132
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$2,2501 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 3
45 Goleta Ave, Unit 45 a
45 Goleta AveSan Francisco, CA 94132
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$1,995 - $3,607Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Westlake Apartments
331 Park Plaza DrDaly City, CA 94015
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between
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Merced Heights, San Francisco, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Merced Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merced Heights Studio Apartments | $2,331 | $1,995 | $2,825 |
| Merced Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,740 | $1,250 | $3,825 |
| Merced Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,382 | $2,727 | $4,896 |
| Merced Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,781 | $4,015 | $6,250 |
| Merced Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,125 | $6,250 | $8,000 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Merced Heights Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available Merced Heights Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Merced Heights area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Westlake Apartments priced from $1,995. Juniper has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,280. Here are the most affordable Merced Heights apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake Apartments | S2-C | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| Juniper | S2-P | Studio,1BA | $2,280 |
| Parkmerced Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Tower | 1BR,1BA | $2,444 |
| Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | 1Bed 1 Bath #1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,549 |
| Ventana Residences | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $2,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merced Heights, CA
As of October 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merced Heights area is the $3.63 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath TH Model at Parkmerced Apartments in the in the Stonestown neighborhood starting from $4,508. The second greatest value Merced Heights apartment is the 196 Jules Ave Model at 196 Jules Ave, Unit 1 starting at $3,700 with a $3.36 price per square foot in the Stonestown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Merced Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Parkmerced Apartments | 3 Bed 2 Bath TH | 3BR,2BA | $3.63 |
| 196 Jules Ave, Unit 1 | 196 Jules Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.36 |
| 67 Lausanne Ave, Unit 2 | 67 Lausanne Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.05 |
| 2395 26th Ave | 2BR 2BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.96 |
| Avalon Ocean Avenue | A3-773 | 1BR,1BA | $4.48 |
| Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom #3 | 1BR,1BA | $4.38 |
| Delphine on Diamond | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $5.50 |
| Ventana Residences | STUDIO | Studio ,1BA | $5.93 |
| Juniper | S2-P | Studio ,1BA | $5.16 |
| Westlake Apartments | S1-C | Studio ,1BA | $5.64 |
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Ortega (Jose) Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Merced Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Merced Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Merced Heights is under $3,695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Merced Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Merced Heights is Juniper which is listed at $2,395, while the average apartment in Merced Heights costs $7,125.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Merced Heights?
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 25 regular apartments in Merced Heights 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 Merced Heights?
Cheap apartments in Merced Heights have an average cost of $446 which is $6,679 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Merced Heights.
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