
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oceanview Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $600 (13 Rentals)
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Oceanview, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oceanview?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Oceanview Studio Apartments | $2,186 | $1,690 | $3,250 |
Oceanview 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,802 | $1,250 | $4,467 |
Oceanview 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,552 | $2,800 | $4,683 |
Oceanview 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,206 | $2,990 | $7,318 |
Oceanview 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,999 | $9,999 | $9,999 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Oceanview Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available Oceanview Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oceanview 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 Oceanview 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 |
Amberwood Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
Parkmerced Apartments | Studio Tower | Studio,1BA | $2,635 |
Ventana Residences | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $2,790 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oceanview, CA
As of May 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oceanview 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 Oceanview apartment is the APPLY NOW FOR FUTURE AVAILABILITY! - Spacious a... Model at Highpoint Terrace starting at $3,700 with a $2.78 price per square foot in the Bayview District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oceanview 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 |
Highpoint Terrace | APPLY NOW FOR FUTURE AVAILABILITY! - Spacious a... | 2BR,2BA | $2.78 |
72 Whitney St, Unit 72 Whitney Street | 72 Whitney St | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.64 |
Pacific Place Apartments | Two Bedroom Townhome 9 | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.45 |
Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | 1Bed 1Bath #2 | 1BR,1BA | $4.35 |
4709 Mission St, Unit A | 4709 Mission St | 3BR,1BA | $4.60 |
385 29th St, Unit Noe Valley | 385 29th St | 2BR,1BA | $5.77 |
Amberwood Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.74 |
Parkmerced Apartments | Studio Tower | Studio ,1BA | $5.06 |
Westlake Apartments | S1-E | Studio ,1BA | $4.83 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOceanview, San Francisco, CA
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Among neighborhoods in San Francisco, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Oceanview, San Francisco, CA
Denman (James) Middle
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Getting Around the Oceanview Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA
Walk Score®
76 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
58 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
80 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oceanview Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Oceanview?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oceanview is under $3,700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oceanview?
The cheapest apartment in Oceanview is Westlake Apartments which is listed at $2,230, while the average apartment in Oceanview costs $9,999.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oceanview?
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 49 regular apartments in Oceanview 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 Oceanview?
Cheap apartments in Oceanview have an average cost of $974 which is $9,025 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oceanview.
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