
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westwood Highlands Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $698 (33 Rentals)
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409 Dellbrook Ave

1648 18th Ave, Unit In Law Apt

2919 23rd Ave, Unit A

117 Day St

151 Chenery St

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3270 21st

750 Guerrero

2332 Taraval St

1567 19th Ave

625 Guerrero

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3410 22nd Street

975 Burnett

155 Bartlett

8200 Oceanview Terrace

50 Los Olivos Ave

Brunswick Street
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Westwood Highlands?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Highlands Studio Apartments | $2,829 | $2,140 | $3,734 |
| Westwood Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,392 | $1,400 | $5,745 |
| Westwood Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,160 | $2,995 | $8,235 |
| Westwood Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,163 | $4,790 | $10,000+ |
| Westwood Highlands 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,200 | $5,200 | $5,200 |
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There are currently 33 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Westwood Highlands Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available Westwood Highlands Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westwood Highlands area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Brunswick Street priced from $2,140. Parkmerced Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,795. Here are the most affordable Westwood Highlands apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Street | Studio - 60% AMI | Studio,1BA | $2,140 |
| Parkmerced Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Tower | 1BR,1BA | $2,795 |
| Mt. Sutro Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,995 |
| Highpoint Terrace | APPLY NOW FOR FUTURE AVAILABILITY! - Spacious a... | 2BR,2BA | $3,700 |
| Ventana Residences | ntae10m | Studio,1BA | $3,734 |
| Avalon Ocean Avenue | A1-786 | 1BR,1BA | $3,860 |
| Delphine on Diamond | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4,167 |
| 181 Bartlett | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $4,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westwood Highlands, CA
As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westwood Highlands area is the $6.60 price per square foot 3637 18th St Model at 3637 18th St, Unit Apt 2 in the in the Intermission neighborhood starting from $9,900. The second greatest value Westwood Highlands apartment is the APPLY NOW FOR FUTURE AVAILABILITY! - Spacious a... Model at Highpoint Terrace starting at $3,700 with a $2.78 price per square foot in the Visitacion Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westwood Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3637 18th St, Unit Apt 2 | 3637 18th St | 3BR,2BA | $6.60 |
| Highpoint Terrace | APPLY NOW FOR FUTURE AVAILABILITY! - Spacious a... | 2BR,2BA | $2.78 |
| Parkmerced Apartments | 3 Bed 2 Bath TH | 3BR,2BA | $3.86 |
| Avalon Ocean Avenue | A1-786 | 1BR,1BA | $4.90 |
| Mt. Sutro Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.61 |
| Delphine on Diamond | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $6.90 |
| 181 Bartlett | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $7.79 |
| 1648 18th Ave, Unit In Law Apt | 1648 18th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $4.27 |
| Brunswick Street | Studio - 60% AMI | Studio ,1BA | $5.07 |
| 3500 23rd St | 3500 23rd St | 1BR,1BA | $7.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Westwood Highlands Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Westwood Highlands?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Westwood Highlands is under $4,395.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westwood Highlands?
The cheapest apartment in Westwood Highlands is Parkmerced Apartments which is listed at $2,795, while the average apartment in Westwood Highlands costs $3,539.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Westwood Highlands?
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 Westwood Highlands 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 Westwood Highlands?
Cheap apartments in Westwood Highlands have an average cost of $856 which is $2,683 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westwood Highlands.
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