Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Portal Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $700 (16 Rentals)

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730 Stanyan
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

730 Stanyan

700-730 Stanyan StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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2550 Irving
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2550 Irving

2550 Irving StSan Francisco, CA 94122
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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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25 Sanchez Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

25 Sanchez Apartments

25 Sanchez StSan Francisco, CA 94114
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462 Duboce Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

462 Duboce Ave

462 Duboce AveSan Francisco, CA 94117
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191 Frederick St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

191 Frederick St

191 Frederick StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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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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255 Woodside
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

255 Woodside

255 Woodside AveSan Francisco, CA 94127
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2221 Judah St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2221 Judah St

2221 Judah StSan Francisco, CA 94122
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Islais Place
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Islais Place

4840 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94112
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1495 7th Avenue
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1495 7th Avenue

1495 7th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122

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3475 16th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3475 16th St

3475 16th StSan Francisco, CA 94114
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West Portal, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Portal Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Portal area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 2400 39th Ave priced from $2,950. Mt. Sutro Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,995. Here are the most affordable West Portal apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2400 39th Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2,950
Mt. Sutro ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,995
Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced1Bed 1Bath #51BR,1BA$3,078
Parkmerced Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath TH1BR,1BA$3,125
Delphine on DiamondOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$4,087

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Portal, CA

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Portal area is the $7.12 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment Model at 660 Clipper in the in the Twin Peaks West neighborhood starting from $6,395. The second greatest value West Portal apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Tower Model at Parkmerced Apartments starting at $3,195 with a $3.97 price per square foot in the Stonestown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Portal apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
660 Clipper2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$7.12
Parkmerced Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Tower1BR,1BA$3.97
2400 39th Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.69
Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced1Bed 1Bath #51BR,1BA$4.08
Sunset TowersH1R1BR,1BA$8.52
Mt. Sutro ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.61
Park WestPlan 1A1BR,1BA$7.12
Delphine on DiamondOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$6.65
635 Irving St635 Irving StStudio ,1BA$8.11

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Portal Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Portal Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Portal Apartment is $2,950 at 2400 39th Ave.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Portal Apartment for rent?

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

What is the most affordable West Portal Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West Portal Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parkmerced Apartments and starts from $4,785.

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