Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Avalon Neighborhood of South San Francisco, CA from $2,100 (8 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Avalon area of South San Francisco.

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Twin Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Manor

382 Alida WaySouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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Avalon, South San Francisco, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Avalon Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Avalon area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community priced from $2,135. Gatewood Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,170. Here are the most affordable Avalon apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,135
Gatewood VillageStudioStudio,1BA$2,170
Evergreen Ridge Apartments9502BR,1BA$2,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Avalon, CA

As of May 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Avalon area is the $3.27 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Clubview Apartment Homes in the in the Pacific Heights neighborhood starting from $3,595. The second greatest value Avalon apartment is the 2 bed/ 2 bath Model at 362 Alida Way starting at $2,900 with a $3.02 price per square foot in the Pacific Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Avalon apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Clubview Apartment Homes2x22BR,2BA$3.27
362 Alida Way2 bed/ 2 bath2BR,2BA$3.02
Evergreen Ridge Apartments9502BR,1BA$2.94
AcappellaA21BR,1BA$4.03
Avalon San Bruno6351BR,1BA$4.90
Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.38
Gatewood VillageStudioStudio ,1BA$4.91

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Avalon, South San Francisco, CA

Ranked #8

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Avalon Neighborhood in South San Francisco, CA

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Avalon Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Avalon?

The cheapest apartment in Avalon is Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community which is listed at $2,135, while the average apartment in Avalon costs $5,080.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Avalon?

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 Avalon that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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