
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Portola Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $3,800 (50 Rentals)
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2937 San Bruno Ave

2832-2840 San Bruno Ave

2512-2522 Quint St

105-107 Highland Ave

Silver Park Apartments

3340 San Bruno Ave

350 Hamilton St

3080 San Bruno Ave

103 Park
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2951-2955 San Bruno Ave

3070 San Bruno Ave

335-337 Richland Ave

314-318 Woolsey St

2895 San Bruno Ave

338 Alemany Blvd

269-271 Richland Ave

3422-3428 San Bruno Ave

1-3 Bache St

410 Andover St
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330 Hamilton St

730 Bacon St

300 Hamilton St

340 Hamilton St

106-108 Leese St

290 Richland Ave

381-385 Park St

500 Andover St

6 Madison St

992 Peralta Ave
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195 Woolsey St

2925 San Bruno Ave

3148 San Bruno Ave

2908-2910 San Bruno Ave

1496 Silver Ave

125-131 Leese St

3284 San Bruno Ave

31 Leese St

316 Alemany Blvd

322 Alemany Blvd
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579 Moultrie St

3180-3190 San Bruno Ave

2308 San Bruno Ave

2731-2733 San Bruno Ave

310 Hamilton St

2845 San Bruno Ave

320 Alemany Blvd

326-328 Alemany Blvd

Alemany

Holly Courts
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Portola, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Portola?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portola 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,950 | $3,950 | $3,950 |
| Portola 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,100 | $4,100 | $4,100 |
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