Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pacific Heights Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,400 (23 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 Apartments

2250 Buchanan

2250 Buchanan StSan Francisco, CA 94115
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2148 Broderick
Studio Apartments

2148 Broderick

2148 Broderick StSan Francisco, CA 94115

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1701 Vallejo St
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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2136 Broderick
Studio Apartments

2136 Broderick

2136 Broderick StSan Francisco, CA 94115
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Pine Properties LLC.
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Properties LLC.

1739 Pine StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1900 Gough
Studio Apartments

1900 Gough

1900 Gough StSan Francisco, CA 94109

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2199 California
Studio Apartments

2199 California

2199 California StSan Francisco, CA 94115
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3099 Washington
Studio Apartments

3099 Washington

3099 Washington 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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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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1950 Franklin
Studio Apartments

1950 Franklin

1950 Franklin 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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Pacific Manor
Studio Apartments

Pacific Manor

2300 Pacific AveSan Francisco, CA 94115
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1889 Broadway
1 Bedroom Apartments

1889 Broadway

1889 BroadwaySan Francisco, CA 94109
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2095 California St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2095 California St

2095 California StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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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. 825 Post has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,945. 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
825 PostStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,945
2148 BroderickStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,950
2136 BroderickStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,195
Pine Properties LLC.1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,245

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pacific Heights, CA

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pacific Heights area is the $5.03 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at 2140 Pacific Avenue in the in the NOMA neighborhood starting from $7,800. The second greatest value Pacific Heights apartment is the 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at Mt. Sutro Apartments starting at $3,795 with a $3.61 price per square foot in the Twin Peaks West 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 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$5.03
Mt. Sutro Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.61
2171 Pacific2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$4.48
2398 Pacific Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$4.25
3014 Clay2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$4.43
Katsura ApartmentsOne Bedroom with Office Floor Plan O1BR,1BA$4.06
2120 Pacific AveNo Current AvailabilityStudio ,1BA$2.65
2620 Laguna1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$5.15
280 Fell Street Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Unit1BR,1BA$4.33
Pine Grove ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.99

Getting Around the Pacific Heights Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA

Walk Score®

98 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

68 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

80 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

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 $3,195.

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

The cheapest apartment in Pacific Heights is Pine Properties LLC. which is listed at $2,245, while the average apartment in Pacific Heights costs $5,800.

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 3 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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