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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Portal Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $700 (27 Rentals)
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San FranciscoCA94132
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San FranciscoCA94122
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Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced
515 John Muir DrSan Francisco, CA 94132
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Parkmerced Apartments
3711 19th AveSan Francisco, CA 94132
298 Portola Dr
San FranciscoCA94131
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730 Stanyan
700-730 Stanyan StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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2550 Irving
2550 Irving StSan Francisco, CA 94122
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1100 Ocean Avenue
1100-1140 Ocean AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
263 Ralston St
San FranciscoCA94132
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191 Frederick St
191 Frederick StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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1567 19th Ave
1567 19th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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255 Woodside
255 Woodside AveSan Francisco, CA 94127
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2221 Judah St
2221 Judah StSan Francisco, CA 94122
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1495 7th Avenue
1495 7th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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3475 16th St
3475 16th StSan Francisco, CA 94114
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740 Monterey Blvd
740 Monterey BlvdSan Francisco, CA 94127
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Farallone
117 Farallones StSan Francisco, CA 94112
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Vicente Street Apartments
3100 Vicente StSan Francisco, CA 94116
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Brighton Luxury Apartments
280 Brighton AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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Judah St Apartments
95 Judah StSan Francisco, CA 94122
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Cesar Chavez Apartments
4130-4140 Cesar Chavez StSan Francisco, CA 94131
165 Summit St
San FranciscoCA94112
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555 Buena Vista
555 Buena Vista Ave WSan Francisco, CA 94117
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975 Burnett
975 Burnett AveSan Francisco, CA 94131
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1077 Ashbury
1077-1081 Ashbury StSan Francisco, CA 94117
133 Caine Ave
San FranciscoCA94112
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West Portal, San Francisco, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Portal?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Portal Studio Apartments | $2,547 | $2,250 | $3,195 |
| West Portal 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,259 | $1,035 | $5,002 |
| West Portal 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,897 | $2,875 | $6,900 |
| West Portal 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,474 | $4,195 | $7,000 |
| West Portal 4 Bedroom Apartments | $14,884 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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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 Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced priced from $2,549. Parkmerced Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,645. Here are the most affordable West Portal apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | 1Bed 1 Bath #1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,549 |
| Parkmerced Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Tower | 1BR,1BA | $2,645 |
| Ventana Residences | ntae10d | Studio,1BA | $2,955 |
| Mt. Sutro Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,995 |
| 2400 39th Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $3,150 |
| Delphine on Diamond | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4,139 |
| 4475 23rd Street | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $4,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Portal, CA
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Portal area is the $3.47 price per square foot 477 Crestmont Dr Model at 477 Crestmont Dr, Unit Spacious Apartment with Views in the in the Inset neighborhood starting from $5,200. The second greatest value West Portal apartment is the 3 Bed 2.5 Bath TH Model at Parkmerced Apartments starting at $6,200 with a $4.43 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 477 Crestmont Dr, Unit Spacious Apartment with Views | 477 Crestmont Dr | 2BR,2BA | $3.47 |
| Parkmerced Apartments | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath TH | 3BR,2.5BA | $4.43 |
| 2547 Irving St, Unit 2545 | 2547 Irving St | 5BR,2.5BA | $5.00 |
| 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 |
| Mt. Sutro Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.61 |
| Delphine on Diamond | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $6.73 |
| 4475 23rd Street | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $8.53 |
| Ventana Residences | ntae10a | Studio ,1BA | $8.91 |
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Best Local Schools in West Portal, San Francisco, CA
West Portal Elementary
San Francisco Unified School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (588)
7 out of 10
Lincoln (Abraham) High
San Francisco Unified School District
Public School - Grades 9-12 (2074)
9 out of 10
Hoover (Herbert) Middle
San Francisco Unified School District
Public School - Grades 6-8 (963)
6 out of 10
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Portal Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Portal?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Portal is under $4,595.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Portal?
The cheapest apartment in West Portal is Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced which is listed at $2,549, while the average apartment in West Portal costs $14,884.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Portal?
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 3 regular apartments in West Portal 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 West Portal?
Cheap apartments in West Portal have an average cost of $860 which is $14,024 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Portal.
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