
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Stonestown Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $600 (129 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Stonestown area of San Francisco.


Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced

796-798 Santiago St

The Westerly

Summit 800

3511 Taraval

Oceanview Village Condos

2395 29th Ave

2400 17th Ave

3121-3123 Vicente St
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2349 27th Ave

3025 21th Ave

2395 43rd Ave

3201 Taraval St

2379 27th Ave

501 Taraval St

2818-2828 Taraval St

310 Arballo Drive

3655 Vicente St

3235-3245 Vicente St
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2845-2849 Ulloa St

2376-2378 15th Ave

3638 Taraval St

2395 12th Ave

3121 Taraval St

330 W Portal Ave

241-243 Dorado Terr.

750 Holloway Ave

2238 Vicente St

245-247 Dorado Terr.
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3217 Vicente St

330 Taraval St

225-227 Dorado Tr.

3416-3424 Taraval St

2591 22nd Ave

2440 Great Hwy

50 Cutler Ave

2515 Taraval St

1927-1929 Taraval St

2600 45th St
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217-219 Dorado Terr.

3626 Taraval St

430 Taraval St

3312-3320 Taraval St

201-203 Dorado Terr.

1801 Taraval St

350 Taraval St

2598 43rd Ave

1144 Taraval St

2286-2292 27th Ave
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Stonestown, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Stonestown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonestown Studio Apartments | $2,306 | $2,180 | $2,478 |
| Stonestown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,659 | $1,035 | $3,500 |
| Stonestown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,516 | $2,875 | $4,378 |
| Stonestown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,356 | $4,195 | $7,000 |
| Stonestown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $14,899 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 129 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Stonestown Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available Stonestown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Stonestown area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Westlake Apartments priced from $2,180. Juniper has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,256. Here are the most affordable Stonestown apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake Apartments | S1-W | Studio,1BA | $2,180 |
| Juniper | S2-P | Studio,1BA | $2,256 |
| Parkmerced Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Tower | 1BR,1BA | $2,645 |
| Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom #3 | 1BR,1BA | $2,878 |
| 2400 39th Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $3,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stonestown, CA
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Stonestown area is the $3.92 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath TH Model at Parkmerced Apartments in the in the Stonestown neighborhood starting from $5,495. The second greatest value Stonestown apartment is the 1 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 2400 39th Ave starting at $3,150 with a $3.94 price per square foot in the Sunset District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Stonestown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkmerced Apartments | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath TH | 3BR,2.5BA | $3.92 |
| 2400 39th Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $3.94 |
| Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom #3 | 1BR,1BA | $4.38 |
| Juniper | S2-P | Studio ,1BA | $5.10 |
| Westlake Apartments | S1-C | Studio ,1BA | $6.37 |
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3.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Stonestown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Stonestown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Stonestown is under $3,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Stonestown?
The cheapest apartment in Stonestown is Westlake Apartments which is listed at $2,396, while the average apartment in Stonestown costs $14,899.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Stonestown?
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 2 regular apartments in Stonestown 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 Stonestown?
Cheap apartments in Stonestown have an average cost of $448 which is $14,451 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Stonestown.
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