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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. Horizons West Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,295. 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
Horizons West ApartmentsTwilight Premier1BR,1BA$2,295
Amberwood Apartments11BR,1BA$2,300
Evergreen Ridge Apartments6971BR,1BA$2,395
50 Hyde Ct1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sierra Highlands, CA

As of December 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sierra Highlands area is the $3.16 price per square foot 917 Grand Ave Model at 917 Grand Ave in the in the Pacific Heights neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Sierra Highlands apartment is the 915 Grand Ave Model at 915 Grand Ave starting at $2,800 with a $2.95 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.
917 Grand Ave917 Grand Ave1BR,1BA$3.16
915 Grand Ave915 Grand Ave1BR,1BA$2.95
Fairmont ApartmentsPlan 2C2BR,2BA$3.54
428 89th St, Unit 1428 89th St2BR,1.5BA$3.47
Pacific View Apartments1X1B1BR,1BA$3.12
Gatewood VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.14
Terrace ViewV331X1A51BR,1BA$3.62
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

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 $2,550.

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 $4,533.

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 11 regular apartments in Sierra Highlands that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Sierra Highlands?

Cheap apartments in Sierra Highlands have an average cost of $310 which is $4,223 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sierra Highlands.

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