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South San Francisco, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South San Francisco Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in South San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community in the Westborough neighborhood priced from $2,135. Amberwood Apartments in the Westview neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,300. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South San Francisco apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,135
Amberwood Apartments11BR,1BA$2,300
50 Hyde Ct1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South San Francisco, CA

As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the South San Francisco area is the $2.66 price per square foot 125 Chestnut Ave Model at 125 Chestnut Ave, Unit Unit- in the in the Pacific Heights neighborhood starting from $7,450. The second greatest value South San Francisco apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Gatewood Village starting at $3,051 with a $3.14 price per square foot in the Pacific Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South San Francisco apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
125 Chestnut Ave, Unit Unit-125 Chestnut Ave4BR,2.5BA$2.66
Gatewood VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.14
Serramonte Ridge2X2 LG2BR,2BA$3.26
Peninsula Pines ApartmentsThe Monterey Pine2BR,1BA$3.45
El Rancho Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$3.15
Evergreen Ridge Apartments8502BR,1BA$3.21
eaves PacificaA11BR,1BA$3.61
Clubview Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$3.55
Bay View TerraceLarge 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.53
Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.38

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Frequently Asked Questions about South San Francisco

What type of rentals are currently available in South San Francisco?

There are currently 1306 Apartments for Rent in South San Francisco, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,700 to $9,318. There are also 64 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South San Francisco ranging from $800 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South San Francisco?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South San Francisco ranges from $800 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,030.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South San Francisco?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South San Francisco range from $3,600 to $5,323, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,500 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,490 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $7,450.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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