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77 Broad St
77 Broad StSan Francisco, CA 94112
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Monterey Heights Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $600 (15 Rentals)
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$2,328 - $4,378Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced
515 John Muir DrSan Francisco, CA 94132
229-229B 27th St
San FranciscoCA94131
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5650 Mission St
5650 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94112
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Ventana Residences
99 Ocean AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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Parkmerced Apartments
3711 19th AveSan Francisco, CA 94132
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1100 Ocean Avenue
1100-1140 Ocean AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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1567 19th Ave
1567 19th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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2221 Judah St
2221 Judah StSan Francisco, CA 94122
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Farallone
117 Farallones StSan Francisco, CA 94112
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1495 7th Avenue
1495 7th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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740 Monterey Blvd
740 Monterey BlvdSan Francisco, CA 94127
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Brighton Luxury Apartments
280 Brighton AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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Hillcrest Gardens
35 Hillcrest DrDaly City, CA 94014
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Brunswick Street Apartments
4619 Brunswick StDaly City, CA 94014
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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 | $2,465 | $2,328 | $2,775 |
| Monterey Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,119 | $1,150 | $4,174 |
| Monterey Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,775 | $3,000 | $6,118 |
| Monterey Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,476 | $3,600 | $10,000+ |
| Monterey Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,333 | $6,100 | $10,000+ |
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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. Ventana Residences has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,525. 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 |
| Ventana Residences | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $2,525 |
| Parkmerced Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Tower | 1BR,1BA | $2,575 |
| Avalon Sunset Towers | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,995 |
| Mt. Sutro Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath with in-unit W/D | 1BR,1BA | $3,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monterey Heights, CA
As of January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Monterey Heights area is the $3.05 price per square foot 109 Hillcrest Dr Model at 109 Hillcrest Dr in the in the Stonestown neighborhood starting from $6,100. The second greatest value Monterey Heights apartment is the 1887 24th Ave Model at 1887 24th Ave starting at $3,999 with a $2.86 price per square foot in the Sunset District 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. |
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| 109 Hillcrest Dr | 109 Hillcrest Dr | 4BR,4BA | $3.05 |
| 1887 24th Ave | 1887 24th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| Parkmerced Apartments | 3 Bed 2 Bath TH | 3BR,2BA | $3.99 |
| 2395 26th Ave | 2BR 2BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.96 |
| 3951 Mission St, Unit Apt. 4 | 3951 Mission St | 2BR,1BA | $5.00 |
| 3681 23rd St, Unit 3681 | 3681 23rd St | 1BR,1BA | $4.77 |
| 38 Miriam St, Unit A | 38 Miriam St | 2BR,1BA | $4.29 |
| Mt. Sutro Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath with in-unit W/D | 1BR,1BA | $4.27 |
| 554 Monterey Blvd, Unit 2 | 554 Monterey Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $4.99 |
| Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | Studio X | Studio ,1BA | $4.56 |
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 $2,467, while the average apartment in Monterey Heights costs $10,333.
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 23 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 $1,182 which is $9,151 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Monterey Heights.
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