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

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1100 Ocean Avenue
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1100 Ocean Avenue

1100-1140 Ocean AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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1567 19th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1567 19th Ave

1567 19th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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2221 Judah St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2221 Judah St

2221 Judah StSan Francisco, CA 94122
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Farallone
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Farallone

117 Farallones StSan Francisco, CA 94112
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1495 7th Avenue
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1495 7th Avenue

1495 7th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122

Saint Francis Wood, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mt. Sutro ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,395
Ventana ResidencesSTUDIOStudio,1BA$2,435
Parkmerced Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Tower1BR,1BA$2,494
96 Crestline1 bedroom ; 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,550
Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced1 bedroom 1 bathroom #31BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
483 Monterey Blvd483 Monterey Blvd4BR,3BA$3.31
1370 20th Ave, Unit 13701370 20th Ave2BR,2.5BA$2.41
Parkmerced Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath TH3BR,2BA$3.63
220A Romain St, Unit 220A220A Romain St2BR,1.5BA$4.09
2395 26th Ave2BR 2BA2BR,2BA$3.96
460 Monterey Boulevard2 Bedroom Apt2BR,1BA$4.28
96 Crestline1 bedroom ; 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.75
Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced1 bedroom 1 bathroom #31BR,1BA$4.38
Kirkham Heights Apartments1A Maple1BR,1BA$4.74
Mt. Sutro Apartments1 bedroom/1 bathroom1BR,1BA$4.83

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Saint Francis Wood, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #80

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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

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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