Cheap Homes for Rent in Monterey Heights Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,000 (8 Rentals)

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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 Parkmerced Apartments priced from $2,145. Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,328. Here are the most affordable Monterey Heights apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkmerced ApartmentsStudio TowerStudio,1BA$2,145
Lakewood Apartments At Lake MercedStudio XStudio,1BA$2,328
Ventana ResidencesSTUDIOStudio,1BA$2,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monterey Heights, CA

As of January 21, 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 483 Monterey Blvd Model at 483 Monterey Blvd starting at $5,750 with a $3.19 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.
109 Hillcrest Dr109 Hillcrest Dr4BR,4BA$3.05
483 Monterey Blvd483 Monterey Blvd4BR,3BA$3.19
2395 26th Ave2BR 2BA2BR,2BA$3.96
3681 23rd St, Unit 36813681 23rd St1BR,1BA$4.97
38 Miriam St, Unit A38 Miriam St2BR,1BA$4.29
Mt. Sutro Apartments1 bed 1 bath with in-unit W/D1BR,1BA$4.27
554 Monterey Blvd, Unit 2554 Monterey Blvd1BR,1BA$4.99
Parkmerced ApartmentsStudio TowerStudio ,1BA$4.12
Ventana ResidencesSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$4.91
Lakewood Apartments At Lake MercedStudio XStudio ,1BA$4.56

Frequently Asked Questions about Monterey Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Monterey Heights?

There are currently 1254 Apartments for Rent in Monterey Heights, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,150 to $17,511. There are also 72 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Monterey Heights ranging from $1,000 to $35,000.

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 $35,000 with an average monthly rent of $10,300.

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 $3,600 to $17,511, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,800 to $13,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,395 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,750.

Expert Rental Resources

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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