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

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Monterey Heights, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

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 Westlake Apartments priced from $1,950. Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,199. Here are the most affordable Monterey Heights apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westlake ApartmentsS2-CStudio,1BA$1,950
Lakewood Apartments At Lake MercedStudio XStudio,1BA$2,199
Mt. Sutro ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,295
Hanover Soma WestS7Studio,1BA$2,500
Parkmerced1 Bed High Rise1BR,1BA$2,625

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monterey Heights, CA

As of May 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Monterey 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 Monterey Heights apartment is the 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome Model at Parkmerced starting at $5,496 with a $3.92 price per square foot in the Sunnyside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Monterey 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
Parkmerced3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome3BR,2.5BA$3.92
72 Whitney St, Unit 72 Whitney Street72 Whitney St2BR,1.5BA$3.64
1459 11th Ave, Unit Classic Victorian 2B1459 11th Ave2BR,1BA$4.10
1453 11th Ave, Unit Pool Table Apt1453 11th Ave2BR,1BA$4.84
Hanover Soma WestA51BR,1BA$4.57
4709 Mission St, Unit A4709 Mission St3BR,1BA$4.60
Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced1Bed 1 Bath #11BR,1BA$4.63
2712 Judah St, Unit 2712 Judah2712 Judah St1BR,1BA$4.42
Westlake ApartmentsS1-EStudio ,1BA$4.83

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Frequently Asked Questions about Monterey Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Monterey Heights?

There are currently 1261 Apartments for Rent in Monterey Heights, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $11,805. There are also 81 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Monterey Heights ranging from $1,000 to $12,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Monterey Heights ranges from $1,000 to $12,500 with an average monthly rent of $5,666.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Monterey Heights?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Monterey Heights range from $2,990 to $11,805, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,800 to $12,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $9,999.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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