Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sierra Highlands Neighborhood of South San Francisco, CA from $1,700 (18 Rentals)

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208 Holly AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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Sierra Highlands, South San Francisco, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sierra Highlands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sierra Highlands area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community priced from $2,135. Terrace View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,185. Here are the most affordable Sierra Highlands apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,135
Terrace ViewV330X1S2Studio,1BA$2,185
Skyline Heights ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,295
Amberwood Apartments11BR,1BA$2,300
Gatewood VillageStudioStudio,1BA$2,387

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sierra Highlands, CA

As of July 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sierra Highlands 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 Sierra Highlands apartment is the 420 Lewis Ln Model at 420 Lewis Ln, Unit 420 Lewis starting at $3,950 with a $3.95 price per square foot in the Pacific Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sierra Highlands 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
420 Lewis Ln, Unit 420 Lewis420 Lewis Ln2BR,1BA$3.95
Peninsula Pines ApartmentsThe Monterey Pine2BR,1BA$3.91
Skyline ViewMedium 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.55
Evergreen Ridge Apartments8502BR,1BA$3.21
Pacifica Park ApartmentsEvergreen1BR,1BA$3.83
eaves PacificaA11BR,1BA$3.70
Clubview Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$3.55
Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.38
Amberwood Apartments11BR,1BA$3.74

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sierra Highlands, South San Francisco, CA

Ranked #1

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Getting Around the Sierra Highlands Neighborhood in South San Francisco, CA

Walk Score®

64 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sierra Highlands Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sierra Highlands?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sierra Highlands is under $2,892.

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

The cheapest apartment in Sierra Highlands is Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community which is listed at $2,135, while the average apartment in Sierra Highlands costs $7,475.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sierra 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 12 regular apartments in Sierra Highlands that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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