Cheap Homes for Rent in Sierra Highlands Neighborhood of South San Francisco, CA from $3,300 (11 Rentals)

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1488 El Camino Real, Unit 315

1488 El Camino Real
South San FranciscoCA94080

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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 El Camino Real priced from $1,799. 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
El Camino RealStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,799
Villages at PacificaStudioStudio,1BA$2,200
Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior CommunityOne Bedroom A11BR,1BA$2,295
Skyline Heights ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,313
Amberwood Apartments11BR,1BA$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sierra Highlands, CA

As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sierra Highlands area is the $3.90 price per square foot Medium 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Bay View Terrace in the in the Pacific Heights neighborhood starting from $3,447. The second greatest value Sierra Highlands apartment is the 2x1 Model at Clubview Apartment Homes starting at $3,495 with a $4.06 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.
Bay View TerraceMedium 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.90
Clubview Apartment Homes2x12BR,1BA$4.06
Evergreen Ridge Apartments8502BR,1BA$3.46
Pacific View Apartments1X1B1BR,1BA$3.37
Pacifica ParkEvergreen1BR,1BA$4.11
Seacliff1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$4.15
50 Hyde Ct1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.85
Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior CommunityOne Bedroom A11BR,1BA$3.65
Amberwood Apartments11BR,1BA$3.90
El Camino RealStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$4.14

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sierra Highlands

What type of rentals are currently available in Sierra Highlands?

There are currently 67 Apartments for Rent in Sierra Highlands, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,799 to $19,705. There are also 17 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Sierra Highlands ranging from $3,300 to $6,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Sierra Highlands?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Sierra Highlands ranges from $3,300 to $6,250 with an average monthly rent of $4,782.

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