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

116 Broad St
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124 Ellington Ave

363 Wellington Ave

825 Geneva Ave

122 Los Banos Ave

19 Miramar Ave

707 Plymouth Ave
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265 Flournoy St

515 Garfield St

50 Chumasero Dr

409 Dellbrook Ave

2 Amazon Ave
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Monterey Heights, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Monterey Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Monterey Heights 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,344 | $2,500 | $6,150 |
Monterey Heights 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,021 | $3,800 | $10,000+ |
Monterey Heights 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,956 | $5,995 | $10,000+ |
Monterey Heights 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $10,995 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
Browse Homes for Rent in this Neighborhood
There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Monterey Heights Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Westlake Apartments | S2-C | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | Studio X | Studio,1BA | $2,199 |
Mt. Sutro Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,295 |
Hanover Soma West | S7 | Studio,1BA | $2,500 |
Parkmerced | 1 Bed High Rise | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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306 Dorado Ter, Unit 304 | 306 Dorado Ter | 3BR,2BA | $2.90 |
Parkmerced | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $3.92 |
72 Whitney St, Unit 72 Whitney Street | 72 Whitney St | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.64 |
1459 11th Ave, Unit Classic Victorian 2B | 1459 11th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $4.10 |
1453 11th Ave, Unit Pool Table Apt | 1453 11th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $4.84 |
Hanover Soma West | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $4.57 |
4709 Mission St, Unit A | 4709 Mission St | 3BR,1BA | $4.60 |
Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | 1Bed 1 Bath #1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.63 |
2712 Judah St, Unit 2712 Judah | 2712 Judah St | 1BR,1BA | $4.42 |
Westlake Apartments | S1-E | Studio ,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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