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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Monterey Heights Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $698 (34 Rentals)
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643 Edna St
San FranciscoCA94127
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Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced
515 John Muir DrSan Francisco, CA 94132
151 Chenery St
San FranciscoCA94131
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3711 19th AveSan Francisco, CA 94132
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186-1149 Jersey St, Unit 1147
186-1149 Jersey StSan Francisco, CA 94114
738 Vienna St
San FranciscoCA94112
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480 Warren DrSan Francisco, CA 94131
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1741 Ocean Ave
San FranciscoCA94112
230 Urbano Dr
San FranciscoCA94127
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Kirkham Heights Apartments
1530-1580 5th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
5211 Mission St
San FranciscoCA94112
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3850 18th StSan Francisco, CA 94114
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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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255 Woodside
255 Woodside AveSan Francisco, CA 94127
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2221 Judah St
2221 Judah StSan Francisco, CA 94122
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Islais Place
4840 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94112
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1495 7th Avenue
1495 7th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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Farallone
117 Farallones StSan Francisco, CA 94112
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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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240 Cumberland
240 Cumberland StSan Francisco, CA 94114
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Cesar Chavez Apartments
4130-4140 Cesar Chavez StSan Francisco, CA 94131
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975 Burnett
975 Burnett AveSan Francisco, CA 94131
8200 Oceanview Terrace
San FranciscoCA94132
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3420 Market
3420 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94114
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1855 10th Avenue
1855 10th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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Avalon Ocean Avenue
1200 Ocean AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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3783 20th Street
3783 20th StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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50 Los Olivos Ave, Unit 1
50 Los Olivos AveDaly City, CA 94014
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Brunswick Street
4619 Brunswick StDaly City, CA 94014
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Daly CityCA94015
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Hillcrest Gardens
35 Hillcrest DrDaly 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 | $3,012 | $2,140 | $4,191 |
| Monterey Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,002 | $1,000 | $6,065 |
| Monterey Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,901 | $3,000 | $7,048 |
| 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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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 Brunswick Street priced from $2,140. Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,588. Here are the most affordable Monterey Heights apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Street | Studio - 60% AMI | Studio,1BA | $2,140 |
| Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | Studio X | Studio,1BA | $2,588 |
| Parkmerced Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Tower | 1BR,1BA | $2,795 |
| Mt. Sutro Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,995 |
| 642 Alvarado | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $3,595 |
| Avalon Ocean Avenue | A2-851 | 1BR,1BA | $3,845 |
| 2400 39th Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $3,850 |
| Ventana Residences | ntae10c | Studio,1BA | $3,991 |
| Delphine on Diamond | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4,167 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monterey Heights, CA
As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Monterey Heights area is the $3.00 price per square foot 175 Rae Ave Model at 175 Rae Ave, Unit A in the in the Lakeside neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Monterey Heights apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath TH Model at Parkmerced Apartments starting at $4,790 with a $3.86 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175 Rae Ave, Unit A | 175 Rae Ave | 3BR,2BA | $3.00 |
| Parkmerced Apartments | 3 Bed 2 Bath TH | 3BR,2BA | $3.86 |
| Avalon Ocean Avenue | A2-851 | 1BR,1BA | $4.52 |
| 2400 39th Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $4.81 |
| 642 Alvarado | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $7.92 |
| Mt. Sutro Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.61 |
| Delphine on Diamond | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $6.78 |
| Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | Studio X | Studio ,1BA | $5.07 |
| Brunswick Street | Studio - 60% AMI | Studio ,1BA | $5.07 |
| Ventana Residences | ntae10c | Studio ,1BA | $11.21 |
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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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