
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pacific Heights Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,400 (365 Rentals)
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1700 California Street

1826 Broderick

2140 Pacific Avenue

2400 Pacific Avenue Apartments

Rockwell

1450 Franklin St

1645 Pacific Ave

2965 Washington St

Sacramento Street
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Pacific Place

Broadway Towers

2216 Clay St

2321 Scott St

1908-1910 Divisadero St

3010 Buchanan St

2547-2551 California St

1749-1753 Pine St

2566 Pine St

2829 Clay St
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2433 Franklin St

2585 Clay St

2664 California St

2215-2217 Webster St

2293-2295 Washington St

2536-2540 California St

2411 Webster St

1940 Vallejo St

1885 Pacific

2852 California St
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3122 Sacramento St

1990 California St

2012 Broadway St

2209 Gough St

1624 Vallejo St

1756 Broadway

2230-2234 California St

Chateau Manor

3039 California St

1809 Broadway
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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

The Pacific

2139-2145 Scott 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 | $3,308 | $2,250 | $5,000 |
| Pacific Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,751 | $3,395 | $5,500 |
| Pacific Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $7,274 | $5,499 | $8,950 |
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There are currently 365 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. Pine Properties LLC. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,395. 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 |
| Pine Properties LLC. | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,395 |
| 2400 Pacific Avenue Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $2,800 |
| 2140 Pacific Avenue | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $8,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pacific Heights, CA
As of May 27, 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 No Current Availability Model at 2120 Pacific Ave starting at $2,250 with a $2.65 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 | $5.59 |
| 2120 Pacific Ave | No Current Availability | Studio ,1BA | $2.65 |
| 2400 Pacific Avenue Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $7.69 |
| Pine Properties LLC. | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $10.69 |
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 2400 Pacific Avenue Apartments which is listed at $5,000, while the average apartment in Pacific Heights costs $7,224.
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