
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Saint Francis Wood Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,000 (11 Rentals)
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704-704 Santiago St

926 Edinburgh St

Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced

Mt. Sutro Apartments

2300 22nd Ave
Saint Francis Wood, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Saint Francis Wood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Francis Wood Studio Apartments | $2,540 | $1,995 | $3,245 |
| Saint Francis Wood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,041 | $1,065 | $4,060 |
| Saint Francis Wood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,948 | $2,902 | $5,300 |
| Saint Francis Wood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,965 | $3,993 | $10,000+ |
| Saint Francis Wood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,950 | $5,950 | $5,950 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Saint Francis Wood Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available Saint Francis Wood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Saint Francis Wood area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Mt. Sutro Apartments priced from $2,395. Ventana Residences has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,435. Here are the most affordable Saint Francis Wood apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Sutro Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,395 |
| Ventana Residences | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $2,435 |
| Parkmerced Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Tower | 1BR,1BA | $2,494 |
| 96 Crestline | 1 bedroom ; 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,550 |
| Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom #3 | 1BR,1BA | $2,878 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Saint Francis Wood, CA
As of November 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Saint Francis Wood area is the $3.31 price per square foot 483 Monterey Blvd Model at 483 Monterey Blvd in the in the Sunnyside neighborhood starting from $5,950. The second greatest value Saint Francis Wood apartment is the 1370 20th Ave Model at 1370 20th Ave, Unit 1370 starting at $4,200 with a $2.41 price per square foot in the Sunset District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Saint Francis Wood apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 483 Monterey Blvd | 483 Monterey Blvd | 4BR,3BA | $3.31 |
| 1370 20th Ave, Unit 1370 | 1370 20th Ave | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.41 |
| Parkmerced Apartments | 3 Bed 2 Bath TH | 3BR,2BA | $3.63 |
| 220A Romain St, Unit 220A | 220A Romain St | 2BR,1.5BA | $4.09 |
| 2395 26th Ave | 2BR 2BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.96 |
| 460 Monterey Boulevard | 2 Bedroom Apt | 2BR,1BA | $4.28 |
| 96 Crestline | 1 bedroom ; 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.75 |
| Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom #3 | 1BR,1BA | $4.38 |
| Kirkham Heights Apartments | 1A Maple | 1BR,1BA | $4.74 |
| Mt. Sutro Apartments | 1 bedroom/1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.83 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSaint Francis Wood, San Francisco, CA
Ranked #80
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Saint Francis Wood, San Francisco, CA
Sloat (Commodore) Elementary
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Getting Around the Saint Francis Wood Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA
Walk Score®
88 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
63 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
73 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Saint Francis Wood Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Saint Francis Wood?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Saint Francis Wood is under $3,525.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Saint Francis Wood?
The cheapest apartment in Saint Francis Wood is Parkmerced Apartments which is listed at $2,494, while the average apartment in Saint Francis Wood costs $7,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Saint Francis Wood?
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 29 regular apartments in Saint Francis Wood that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Saint Francis Wood?
Cheap apartments in Saint Francis Wood have an average cost of $1,164 which is $5,836 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Saint Francis Wood.
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