Cheap Homes for Rent in Merced Heights Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,000 (15 Rentals)

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Merced Heights, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

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 $1,980. Mt. Sutro Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,195. Here are the most affordable Merced Heights apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westlake ApartmentsS2-CStudio,1BA$1,980
Mt. Sutro ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,195
Lakewood Apartments At Lake MercedStudio XStudio,1BA$2,199
Parkmerced ApartmentsStudio TowerStudio,1BA$2,635
Ventana ResidencesSTUDIOStudio,1BA$2,790

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merced Heights, CA

As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merced Heights 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 Merced Heights apartment is the APPLY NOW FOR FUTURE AVAILABILITY! - Spacious a... Model at Highpoint Terrace starting at $3,700 with a $2.78 price per square foot in the Bayview District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Merced Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
306 Dorado Ter, Unit 304306 Dorado Ter3BR,2BA$2.90
Highpoint TerraceAPPLY NOW FOR FUTURE AVAILABILITY! - Spacious a...2BR,2BA$2.78
27 Fredson Ct, Unit 27 Fredson Ct27 Fredson Ct3BR,2BA$3.60
Pacific Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Townhome 92BR,1.5BA$3.45
Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced1Bed 1Bath #21BR,1BA$4.35
4709 Mission St, Unit A4709 Mission St3BR,1BA$4.60
Ventana Residences1 BD JR1BR,1BA$6.06
Parkmerced ApartmentsStudio TowerStudio ,1BA$5.06
Westlake ApartmentsS1-EStudio ,1BA$4.83
Mt. Sutro ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$5.10

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Frequently Asked Questions about Merced Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Merced Heights?

There are currently 614 Apartments for Rent in Merced Heights, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $9,999. There are also 52 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Merced Heights ranging from $1,000 to $10,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Merced Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Merced Heights ranges from $1,000 to $10,995 with an average monthly rent of $4,690.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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