Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sierra Highlands Neighborhood of South San Francisco, CA from $1,700 (39 Rentals)

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Bay View Terrace
$3,104 - $4,653
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Bay View Terrace

3460-3480 Carter DrSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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Skyline View
$3,353 - $3,558
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Skyline View

3880 Callan BlvdSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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Fernmar North
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Fernmar North

208 Holly AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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Pacific Bay Vistas
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$2,987 - $4,577
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Pacific Bay Vistas

2 Pacific Bay CirSan Bruno, CA 94066
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Acappella
$3,734 - $7,487
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Acappella

1001 National AveSan Bruno, CA 94066
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Pacifica Park
$3,765 - $4,197
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Pacifica Park

670 Hickey BlvdPacifica, CA 94044
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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 Studio unit found at Peninsula Pines Apartments priced from $2,181. Villages at Pacifica has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here are the most affordable Sierra Highlands apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Peninsula Pines ApartmentsThe Beach PineStudio,1BA$2,181
Villages at PacificaStudioStudio,1BA$2,200
Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior CommunityOne Bedroom A11BR,1BA$2,295
50 Hyde Ct1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,400
362 Alida Way1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$2,450
Gatewood Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath Affordable1BR,1BA$2,455
Clubview Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$2,525
Evergreen Ridge Apartments6971BR,1BA$2,525
Fairmont ApartmentsPlan 1B1BR,1BA$2,575
Seacliff1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$2,699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sierra Highlands, CA

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sierra Highlands area is the $3.92 price per square foot C6 Model at Aperture in the in the Hungtinton Park neighborhood starting from $5,387. The second greatest value Sierra Highlands apartment is the Medium 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Skyline View starting at $3,353 with a $3.80 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.
ApertureC62BR,2BA$3.92
Skyline ViewMedium 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.80
AcappellaA21BR,1BA$4.28
Clubview Apartment Homes2x12BR,1BA$3.72
Evergreen Ridge Apartments6971BR,1BA$3.62
50 Hyde Ct1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.69
Seacliff1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$4.15
Gatewood Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath Market1BR,1BA$3.85
Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior CommunityOne Bedroom A11BR,1BA$3.65
362 Alida Way1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$4.30

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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 $2,699.

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 $2,295, while the average apartment in Sierra Highlands costs $3,974.

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 7 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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