
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pacific Heights Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,400 (367 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Pacific Heights area of San Francisco.


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1700 California Street

1826 Broderick

2140 Pacific Avenue

2400 Pacific Avenue Apartments

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2398 Broadway, Unit 2398 Broadway

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2220 Pine St, Unit 2220

Rockwell

1450 Franklin St

1645 Pacific Ave
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2965 Washington St

Sacramento Street

Pacific Place

Broadway Towers

2216 Clay St

2321 Scott St

1908-1910 Divisadero St

3039 California St

2230-2234 California St

Chateau Manor
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1885 Pacific

2852 California St

3122 Sacramento St

1990 California St

2012 Broadway St

2209 Gough St

1624 Vallejo St

1756 Broadway

2829 Clay St

2433 Franklin St
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2585 Clay St

2664 California St

2215-2217 Webster St

2293-2295 Washington St

2536-2540 California St

2411 Webster St

1940 Vallejo St

1749-1753 Pine St

3010 Buchanan St

2547-2551 California St
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2566 Pine St

1809 Broadway

3010 Clay St

2009 Vallejo St

2904 Jackson St

2563 Clay St

1840 Washington St

2100 Pacific Ave

2296-2298 Vallejo St

2208-2222 Baker St
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Pacific Heights, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Pacific Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Heights Studio Apartments | $4,008 | $2,250 | $5,000 |
| Pacific Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,230 | $3,200 | $6,289 |
| Pacific Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $8,929 | $5,499 | $10,000+ |
| Pacific Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $17,550 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 367 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Pacific Heights Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available Pacific Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Pacific Heights area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 2120 Pacific Ave priced from $2,250. 1735 Van Ness Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $4,285. Here are the most affordable Pacific Heights apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2120 Pacific Ave | No Current Availability | Studio,1BA | $2,250 |
| 1735 Van Ness Avenue | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $4,285 |
| 1405 Franklin | 1 Junior Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $4,295 |
| 2400 Pacific Avenue Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $4,900 |
| 1690 Broadway Street | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4,995 |
| 1700 California Street | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $5,839 |
| 2140 Pacific Avenue | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $11,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pacific Heights, CA
As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pacific Heights area is the $7.19 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Model at 2140 Pacific Avenue in the in the NOMA neighborhood starting from $11,500. The second greatest value Pacific Heights apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at 1735 Van Ness Avenue starting at $11,790 with a $7.72 price per square foot in the NOMA neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pacific Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2140 Pacific Avenue | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $7.19 |
| 1735 Van Ness Avenue | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $7.72 |
| 2120 Pacific Ave | No Current Availability | Studio ,1BA | $2.65 |
| 1700 California Street | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $7.69 |
| 2400 Pacific Avenue Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $7.54 |
| 1690 Broadway Street | Jr 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $9.84 |
| 1405 Franklin | 1 Junior Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $9.50 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pacific Heights Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Pacific Heights?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Pacific Heights is at 2120 Pacific Ave listed at $2,250.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Pacific Heights Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Pacific Heights Apartment is $4,295 at 1405 Franklin.
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