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Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced
515 John Muir DrSan Francisco, CA 94132
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Parkmerced
3711 19th AveSan Francisco, CA 94132
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Westlake Apartments
331 Park Plaza DrDaly City, CA 94015
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San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Francisco State University?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco State University Studio Apartments | $2,156 | $1,690 | $2,349 |
| San Francisco State University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,724 | $1,600 | $3,199 |
| San Francisco State University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,369 | $2,895 | $4,199 |
| San Francisco State University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,272 | $4,375 | $7,318 |
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Cheapest Available San Francisco State University Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the San Francisco State University area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Westlake Apartments priced from $1,930. Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,199. Here are the most affordable San Francisco State University apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake Apartments | S1-E | Studio,1BA | $1,930 |
| Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | Studio X | Studio,1BA | $2,199 |
| Parkmerced | 1 Bed High Rise | 1BR,1BA | $2,625 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Francisco State University, CA
As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Francisco State University area is the $3.92 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome Model at Parkmerced in the in the Sunnyside neighborhood starting from $5,496. The second greatest value San Francisco State University apartment is the 1Bed 1 Bath #1 Model at Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced starting at $2,799 with a $4.63 price per square foot in the Sunnyside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Francisco State University apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkmerced | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $3.92 |
| Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | 1Bed 1 Bath #1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.63 |
| Westlake Apartments | S2-P | Studio ,1BA | $4.50 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Francisco State University Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in San Francisco State University?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Francisco State University is under $2,625.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Francisco State University?
The cheapest apartment in San Francisco State University is Westlake Apartments which is listed at $2,315, while the average apartment in San Francisco State University costs $4,790.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Francisco State University?
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 48 regular apartments in San Francisco State University 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 San Francisco State University?
Cheap apartments in San Francisco State University have an average cost of $1,193 which is $3,597 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Francisco State University.
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