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Parkmerced Apartments
3711 19th AveSan Francisco, CA 94132
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515 John Muir DrSan Francisco, CA 94132
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99 Ocean AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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480 Warren DrSan Francisco, CA 94131
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1530-1580 5th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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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 |
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| San Francisco State University Studio Apartments | $2,320 | $1,850 | $2,981 |
| San Francisco State University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,965 | $2,324 | $5,052 |
| San Francisco State University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,780 | $2,975 | $5,502 |
| San Francisco State University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,622 | $3,995 | $5,800 |
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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 Juniper priced from $2,171. Westlake Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,176. Here are the most affordable San Francisco State University apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Juniper | S2-P | Studio,1BA | $2,171 |
| Westlake Apartments | S2-C | Studio,1BA | $2,176 |
| Parkmerced Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Tower | 1BR,1BA | $2,575 |
| Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom #3 | 1BR,1BA | $2,878 |
| Mt. Sutro Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Francisco State University, CA
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Francisco State University area is the $3.53 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath TH Model at Parkmerced Apartments in the in the Stonestown neighborhood starting from $4,945. The second greatest value San Francisco State University apartment is the 2598 24th Ave Model at 2598 24th Ave, Unit 2598 starting at $3,800 with a $2.71 price per square foot in the Sunset District 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. |
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| Parkmerced Apartments | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath TH | 3BR,2.5BA | $3.53 |
| 2598 24th Ave, Unit 2598 | 2598 24th Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.71 |
| Ventana Residences | ntab20m | 2BR,2BA | $5.12 |
| Sunset Towers | F1R | 1BR,1BA | $6.74 |
| Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom #3 | 1BR,1BA | $4.38 |
| Mt. Sutro Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.61 |
| Delphine on Diamond | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $6.28 |
| 126 Holloway Ave, Unit studio | 126 Holloway Ave | Studio ,1BA | $4.11 |
| Juniper | S2-P | Studio ,1BA | $4.91 |
| Westlake Apartments | S1-C | Studio ,1BA | $6.50 |
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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 $4,502.
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 $2,262, while the average apartment in San Francisco State University costs $4,445.
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 17 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 $427 which is $4,018 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Francisco State University.
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