Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Saint Francis Wood Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,200 (15 Rentals)

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646 Corbett Ave

San FranciscoCA94114

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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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5519 Mission
1 Bedroom Apartments

5519 Mission

5519 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94112
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1495 7th Avenue
Studio Apartments

1495 7th Avenue

1495 7th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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740 Monterey Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

740 Monterey Blvd

740 Monterey BlvdSan Francisco, CA 94127

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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 Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced priced from $2,129. Franciscana Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,275. Here are the most affordable Saint Francis Wood apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lakewood Apartments At Lake MercedStudio XStudio,1BA$2,129
Franciscana ApartmentsPenthouse StudioStudio,1BA$2,275
5519 Mission1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,395
Ventana ResidencesSTUDIOStudio,1BA$2,700
Parkmerced Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Tower1BR,1BA$2,745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Saint Francis Wood, CA

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Saint Francis Wood area is the $2.03 price per square foot 1877 19th Ave Model at 1877 19th Ave, Unit Top Floor in the in the Sunset District neighborhood starting from $3,650. The second greatest value Saint Francis Wood apartment is the 1472 12th Ave Model at 1472 12th Ave, Unit 1472 starting at $4,950 with a $3.09 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.
1877 19th Ave, Unit Top Floor1877 19th Ave3BR,2BA$2.03
1472 12th Ave, Unit 14721472 12th Ave3BR,2BA$3.09
27 Fredson Ct, Unit 27 Fredson Ct27 Fredson Ct3BR,2BA$3.60
Mt. Sutro Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.61
126 Holloway Ave, Unit 126126 Holloway Ave2BR,1BA$3.20
1459 11th Ave, Unit Classic Victorian 2B1459 11th Ave2BR,1BA$4.10
1300 26th Avenue1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.78
Parkmerced Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath TH1BR,1BA$4.14
Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced1Bed 1Bath #21BR,1BA$4.35
1958 44th Ave, Unit 44thXOrtega1958 44th Ave2BR,1BA$3.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Saint Francis Wood, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #110

Among neighborhoods in San Francisco, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Saint Francis Wood?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Saint Francis Wood is at Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced listed at $2,129.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Saint Francis Wood Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Saint Francis Wood Apartment is $2,395 at 5519 Mission.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Saint Francis Wood Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Saint Francis Wood is starting from $3,195 at Parkmerced Apartments.

What is the most affordable Saint Francis Wood Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Saint Francis Wood Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parkmerced Apartments and starts from $4,595.

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