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Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced
515 John Muir DrSan Francisco, CA 94132
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Francisco State University Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,000 (8 Rentals)
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$2,760 - $6,545Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Parkmerced Apartments
3711 19th AveSan Francisco, CA 94132
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$2,795
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Base Rent$2,795
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2602 45th Ave, Unit 2602
2602 45th AveSan Francisco, CA 94116
8200 Oceanview Terrace
San FranciscoCA94132
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50 Los Olivos Ave, Unit 1
50 Los Olivos AveDaly City, CA 94014
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$2,140Studio Apartments Available Sep 30
Brunswick Street
4619 Brunswick StDaly City, CA 94014
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Westlake Apartments
331 Park Plaza DrDaly City, CA 94015
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$2,526 - $4,116
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Juniper
15 Poncetta 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 | $2,769 | $2,140 | $4,041 |
| San Francisco State University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,669 | $1,000 | $5,971 |
| San Francisco State University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,830 | $3,040 | $7,048 |
| San Francisco State University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,306 | $4,500 | $6,545 |
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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 $2,596. Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,738. 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 | $2,596 |
| Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | Studio X | Studio, 1BA | $2,738 |
| Parkmerced Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath TH | 1BR, 1BA | $2,760 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Francisco State University, CA
As of September 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Francisco State University area is the $3.00 price per square foot 175 Rae Ave Model at 175 Rae Ave, Unit A in the Lakeside neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value San Francisco State University apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath TH Model at Parkmerced Apartments in the Stonestown neighborhood starting at $4,790 with a $3.86 price per square foot. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175 Rae Ave, Unit A | 175 Rae Ave | 3BR, 2BA | $3.00 |
| Parkmerced Apartments | 3 Bed 2 Bath TH | 3BR, 2BA | $3.86 |
| Sunset Towers | F1R | 1BR, 1BA | $8.07 |
| Mt. Sutro Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $4.61 |
| Delphine on Diamond | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR, 1BA | $7.31 |
| Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | Studio X | Studio, 1BA | $5.37 |
| Westlake Apartments | S1-E | Studio, 1BA | $6.02 |
| Ventana Residences | ntae10c | Studio, 1BA | $10.65 |
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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 $5,206.
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 $2,746, while the average apartment in San Francisco State University costs $3,296.
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 7 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 $374 which is $2,922 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Francisco State University.
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