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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Monterey Heights Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $600 (8 Rentals)
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2332 Taraval St
San FranciscoCA94116
704-704 Santiago St
San FranciscoCA94116
926 Edinburgh St
San FranciscoCA94112
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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 | $2,491 | $1,895 | $3,290 |
| Monterey Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,109 | $1,065 | $4,144 |
| Monterey Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,892 | $2,800 | $5,341 |
| Monterey Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,706 | $3,955 | $10,000+ |
| Monterey Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,700 | $5,950 | $7,450 |
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Cheapest Available Monterey Heights Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Monterey Heights area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced priced from $2,328. Parkmerced Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,357. Here are the most affordable Monterey Heights apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | Studio X | Studio,1BA | $2,328 |
| Parkmerced Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Tower | 1BR,1BA | $2,357 |
| Mt. Sutro Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monterey Heights, CA
As of November 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Monterey Heights area is the $3.31 price per square foot 483 Monterey Blvd Model at 483 Monterey Blvd in the in the Sunnyside neighborhood starting from $5,950. The second greatest value Monterey Heights apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath TH Model at Parkmerced Apartments starting at $4,508 with a $3.63 price per square foot in the Stonestown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Monterey Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 483 Monterey Blvd | 483 Monterey Blvd | 4BR,3BA | $3.31 |
| Parkmerced Apartments | 3 Bed 2 Bath TH | 3BR,2BA | $3.63 |
| 220A Romain St, Unit 220A | 220A Romain St | 2BR,1.5BA | $4.09 |
| 2395 26th Ave | 2BR 2BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.96 |
| 642 Alvarado | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $4.86 |
| 460 Monterey Boulevard | 2 Bedroom Apt | 2BR,1BA | $4.28 |
| 96 Crestline | 1 bedroom ; 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.75 |
| Mt. Sutro Apartments | 1 bedroom/1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.83 |
| Ventana Residences | 1 BD JR | 1BR,1BA | $5.70 |
| Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | Studio X | Studio ,1BA | $4.56 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMonterey Heights, San Francisco, CA
Ranked #112
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Monterey Heights, San Francisco, CA
Sloat (Commodore) Elementary
San Francisco Unified School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (377)
7 out of 10
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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 $3,695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Monterey Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Monterey Heights is Parkmerced Apartments which is listed at $2,482, while the average apartment in Monterey Heights costs $6,700.
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 29 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 $1,170 which is $5,530 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Monterey Heights.
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