Cheap Homes for Rent in West Portal Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,000 (10 Rentals)

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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 Studio unit found at 2550 Irving priced from $776. Mt. Sutro Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,250. Here are the most affordable West Portal apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2550 IrvingStudioStudio,1BA$776
Mt. Sutro ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,250
Lakewood Apartments At Lake MercedStudio XStudio,1BA$2,328

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Portal, CA

As of December 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Portal area is the $3.19 price per square foot 483 Monterey Blvd Model at 483 Monterey Blvd in the in the Sunnyside neighborhood starting from $5,750. The second greatest value West Portal apartment is the 1370 20th Ave Model at 1370 20th Ave, Unit 1370 starting at $4,200 with a $2.41 price per square foot in the Sunset District 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.
483 Monterey Blvd483 Monterey Blvd4BR,3BA$3.19
1370 20th Ave, Unit 13701370 20th Ave2BR,2.5BA$2.41
Parkmerced Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath TH3BR,2BA$3.65
560 Diamond St, Unit 560560 Diamond St2BR,1BA$3.81
2395 26th Ave2BR 2BA2BR,2BA$3.96
168 Westwood Dr, Unit Lower unit168 Westwood Dr1BR,1BA$3.47
253 Louisburg St, Unit B253 Louisburg St3BR,2BA$4.13
71 Sanchez St, Unit 71 Sanchez Street Apt B71 Sanchez St1BR,1BA$4.46
460 Monterey Boulevard2 Bedroom Apt2BR,1BA$4.28
2550 Irving1 BR1BR,1BA$2.71

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Francisco

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Portal, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #53

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about West Portal

What type of rentals are currently available in West Portal?

There are currently 1747 Apartments for Rent in West Portal, CA with pricing that ranges from $776 to $17,511. There are also 58 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Portal ranging from $1,000 to $20,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Portal?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Portal ranges from $1,000 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,197.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West Portal?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West Portal range from $1,102 to $17,511, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,800 to $13,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,750.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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