Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westwood Highlands Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $600 (22 Rentals)

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646 Corbett Ave

San FranciscoCA94114
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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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3270 21st
Studio Apartments

3270 21st

3270 21st StSan Francisco, CA 94110

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750 Guerrero
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

750 Guerrero

750 Guerrero StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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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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625 Guerrero
Studio Apartments

625 Guerrero

625 Guerrero StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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313 Elsie, Apt. 5
1 Bedroom Apartments

313 Elsie, Apt. 5

313 Elsie StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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2221 Judah St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2221 Judah St

2221 Judah StSan Francisco, CA 94122
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Hillcrest Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcrest Gardens

35 Hillcrest DrDaly City, CA 94014
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Westwood Highlands, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Westwood Highlands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westwood Highlands area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 5519 Mission priced from $2,395. 1424 Valencia has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,485. Here are the most affordable Westwood Highlands apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
5519 Mission1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,395
1424 ValenciaStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,485
Parkmerced Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Tower1BR,1BA$2,587
3605 20th StreetStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,595
460 Monterey Boulevard1 Bedroom Apt1BR,1BA$2,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westwood Highlands, CA

As of July 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Westwood Highlands area is the $2.03 price per square foot 1877 19th Ave Model at 1877 19th Ave, Unit Top Floor in the in the Sunset District neighborhood starting from $3,650. The second greatest value Westwood Highlands apartment is the 175 Rae Ave Model at 175 Rae Ave, Unit A starting at $3,800 with a $2.53 price per square foot in the Lakeside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westwood Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1877 19th Ave, Unit Top Floor1877 19th Ave3BR,2BA$2.03
175 Rae Ave, Unit A175 Rae Ave3BR,2BA$2.53
Highpoint TerraceAPPLY NOW FOR FUTURE AVAILABILITY! - Spacious a...2BR,2BA$2.78
126 Holloway Ave, Unit 126126 Holloway Ave2BR,1BA$3.15
350 Judah1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.43
267 Irvington Street, Unit Ground Floor267 Irvington Street1BR,1BA$3.45
Mt. Sutro Apartments1 bedroom/1 bathroom1BR,1BA$4.61
20 Niagara Ave, Unit 220 Niagara Ave1BR,1BA$3.38
460 Monterey Boulevard1 Bedroom Apt1BR,1BA$4.33
Parkmerced ApartmentsStudio TowerStudio ,1BA$4.12

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Westwood Highlands, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #117

Among neighborhoods in San Francisco, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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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 $2,700.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westwood Highlands?

The cheapest apartment in Westwood Highlands is Parkmerced Apartments which is listed at $2,587, while the average apartment in Westwood Highlands costs $4,871.

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 $145 which is $4,726 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westwood Highlands.

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