Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sierra Highlands Neighborhood of South San Francisco, CA from $1,800 (13 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. Amberwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,300. 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
Amberwood Apartments11BR,1BA$2,300
Evergreen Ridge Apartments6971BR,1BA$2,395
Gatewood VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,470
OceanAire Apartment HomesPalmettoStudio,1BA$2,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sierra Highlands, CA

As of January 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sierra Highlands area is the $3.34 price per square foot Plan 2D Model at Fairmont Apartments in the in the Pacific Heights neighborhood starting from $3,136. The second greatest value Sierra Highlands apartment is the 2 bed/ 1 bath Model at 362 Alida Way starting at $2,950 with a $3.31 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.
Fairmont ApartmentsPlan 2D2BR,2BA$3.34
362 Alida Way2 bed/ 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.31
149 Sierra Point Rd, Unit A149 Sierra Point Rd2BR,1BA$3.60
428 89th St, Unit 1428 89th St2BR,1.5BA$3.47
Pacific View Apartments1X1B1BR,1BA$3.37
Gatewood VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.14
Terrace ViewV331X1A31BR,1BA$3.63
Clubview Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$3.49
Evergreen Ridge Apartments6971BR,1BA$3.44
Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.40

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sierra Highlands Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sierra Highlands Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sierra Highlands Apartment is $2,135 at Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sierra Highlands Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sierra Highlands is starting from $3,051 at Gatewood Village.

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