
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Avalon Neighborhood of South San Francisco, CA from $1,700 (15 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Avalon area of South San Francisco.


362 Alida Way

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El Camino Real

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Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community

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Evergreen Ridge Apartments

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Avalon, South San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Avalon?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Studio Apartments | $2,740 | $1,799 | $3,532 |
| Avalon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,523 | $2,295 | $7,950 |
| Avalon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,383 | $2,795 | $8,664 |
| Avalon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,792 | $3,600 | $5,751 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Avalon Neighborhood of South San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available Avalon Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Avalon area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at El Camino Real priced from $1,799. Villages at Pacifica has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here are the most affordable Avalon apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Camino Real | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,799 |
| Villages at Pacifica | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
| Whitman Manor | Junior 1 bedroom | Studio,1BA | $2,250 |
| Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community | One Bedroom A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| Amberwood Apartments | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Avalon, CA
As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Avalon area is the $4.10 price per square foot C6 Model at Aperture in the in the San Bruno neighborhood starting from $5,629. The second greatest value Avalon apartment is the Redwood Model at Pacifica Park starting at $3,621 with a $3.79 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aperture | C6 | 2BR,2BA | $4.10 |
| Pacifica Park | Redwood | 2BR,2BA | $3.79 |
| Evergreen Ridge Apartments | 950 | 2BR,1BA | $3.68 |
| Peninsula Pines Apartments | The Monterey Pine | 2BR,1BA | $3.58 |
| Clubview Apartment Homes | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $4.06 |
| 50 Hyde Ct | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
| Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community | One Bedroom A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.65 |
| Amberwood Apartments | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.90 |
| 362 Alida Way | 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.30 |
| El Camino Real | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $4.14 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Avalon Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Avalon?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Avalon is under $3,224.
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 $2,295, while the average apartment in Avalon costs $14,923.
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 7 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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