Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pacific Heights Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,400 (17 Rentals)

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1750 Franklin St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1750 Franklin St

1750 Franklin StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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2250 Buchanan
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2250 Buchanan

2250 Buchanan StSan Francisco, CA 94115

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1701 Vallejo St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1701 Vallejo St

1701 Vallejo StSan Francisco, CA 94123
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Preston Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Preston Apartments

2101 Fillmore StSan Francisco, CA 94115
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Pine Properties LLC.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Properties LLC.

1739 Pine StSan Francisco, CA 94109
Student Housing
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2199 California
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2199 California

2199 California StSan Francisco, CA 94115
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2148 Broderick
Studio Apartments

2148 Broderick

2148 Broderick StSan Francisco, CA 94115

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2121 Sacramento
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2121 Sacramento

2121 Sacramento StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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3099 Washington
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3099 Washington

3099 Washington StSan Francisco, CA 94115
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1635 Gough
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1635 Gough

1635 Gough StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1630 Sutter
1 Bedroom Apartments

1630 Sutter

1630 Sutter StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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2655 Pine St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2655 Pine St

2655 Pine StSan Francisco, CA 94115

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2216 Clay St
Studio Apartments

2216 Clay St

2216 Clay StSan Francisco, CA 94115
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Pacific Manor
Studio Apartments

Pacific Manor

2300 Pacific AveSan Francisco, CA 94115
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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 Pine Grove Apartments priced from $1,850. 2120 Pacific Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,250. Here are the most affordable Pacific Heights apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pine Grove ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
2120 Pacific AveNo Current AvailabilityStudio,1BA$2,250
2148 Broderick1 Efficiency 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,1BA$2,295
2400 Pacific Avenue ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$2,800
2000 Broadway Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$3,143

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pacific Heights, CA

As of February 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pacific Heights area is the $5.59 price per square foot 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Model at 2140 Pacific Avenue in the in the NOMA neighborhood starting from $8,950. The second greatest value Pacific Heights apartment is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at 2398 Pacific Ave starting at $4,250 with a $4.25 price per square foot in the Van Ness neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pacific Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2140 Pacific Avenue2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms2BR,2BA$5.59
2398 Pacific Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$4.25
2120 Pacific AveNo Current AvailabilityStudio ,1BA$2.65
Pine Grove ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.99
2400 Pacific Avenue Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$7.69
2128 Van Ness1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$7.54
2148 Broderick1 Efficiency 1 Bath ApartmentStudio ,1BA$11.25

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pacific Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Pacific Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Pacific Heights is under $8,950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pacific Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Pacific Heights is Pine Grove Apartments which is listed at $2,795, while the average apartment in Pacific Heights costs $6,295.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Pacific Heights?

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 2 regular apartments in Pacific Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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