
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Monterey Heights Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,000 (26 Rentals)


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Parkmerced Apartments

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738 Vienna St

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Islais Place

740 Monterey Blvd

1567 19th Ave

96 Crestline

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3420 Market

1855 10th Avenue

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Hillcrest Gardens
Monterey Heights, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Monterey Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey Heights Studio Apartments | $3,068 | $2,140 | $4,191 |
Monterey Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,969 | $1,000 | $6,065 |
| Monterey Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,900 | $3,000 | $7,031 |
| Monterey Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,946 | $4,500 | $10,000+ |
| Monterey Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,995 | $6,995 | $6,995 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMonterey Heights, San Francisco, CA
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3.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Monterey Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Monterey Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Monterey Heights is under $4,167.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Monterey Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Monterey Heights is Parkmerced Apartments which is listed at $2,795, while the average apartment in Monterey Heights costs $3,647.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Monterey 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 8 regular apartments in Monterey 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 Monterey Heights?
Cheap apartments in Monterey Heights have an average cost of $673 which is $2,974 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Monterey Heights.
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