
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwood Neighborhood of South San Francisco, CA from $1,200 (133 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Southwood area of South San Francisco.


Clubview Apartment Homes

Nine88 Apartments

Total Monthly Price
614 Grand Ave, Unit B, Unit B

629 S Miller Ave

805-809 Baden Ave

674 Grand Ave

537 Grand Ave

352 Susie Way

1059-1065 Grand Ave
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502 Commercial Ave

544 Commercial Ave

549 Commercial Ave

The Antoinette Apartments

364 Susie Way

15 Spruce Ave

909 Grand Ave

Oak Arms Apartments

140 Southwood Ctr

867 Commercial Ave
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100 Spruce Ave

308 Susie Way

114-118 Orange Ave

521 Miller Ave

404 Spruce Ave

464 Miller Ave

570 Railroad Ave

144 Country Club Dr

336 Susie Way

972 Sandra Ct
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401 Chestnut Ave

986 Nora Way

360 Susie Way

871 Commercial Ave

570 Baden

470 Baden Ave

148 Southwood Ctr

505-507 Baden Ave

395 Susie Way

332 Susie Way
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946 Grand Ave

125-127 Chestnut Ave

458 Baden Ave

376 Susie Way

507 Grand Ave

543 Baden Ave

454 Railroad Ave

990 Nora Way

560 Miller Ave

396 Susie Way
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Southwood, South San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwood Studio Apartments | $2,244 | $2,244 | $2,244 |
| Southwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,070 | $1,260 | $4,634 |
| Southwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,549 | $3,195 | $4,466 |
| Southwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,225 | $4,225 | $4,225 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 133 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Southwood Neighborhood of South San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available Southwood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwood area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Peninsula Pines Apartments priced from $2,244. Clubview Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,550. Here are the most affordable Southwood apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peninsula Pines Apartments | The Beach Pine | Studio,1BA | $2,244 |
| Clubview Apartment Homes | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,550 |
| Nine88 Apartments | Mission | 2BR,2BA | $4,466 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwood, CA
As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwood area is the $4.54 price per square foot 660 Railroad Ave Model at 660 Railroad Ave, Unit 660 in the in the Westborough neighborhood starting from $4,225. The second greatest value Southwood apartment is the 1x1 Model at Clubview Apartment Homes starting at $2,550 with a $3.49 price per square foot in the Pacific Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwood apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 660 Railroad Ave, Unit 660 | 660 Railroad Ave | 4BR,2BA | $4.54 |
| Clubview Apartment Homes | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.49 |
| Nine88 Apartments | Spruce | 1BR,1BA | $6.26 |
| Peninsula Pines Apartments | The Beach Pine | Studio ,1BA | $7.74 |
| 614 Grand Ave, Unit B | 614 Grand Ave | 1BR,1BA | $7.88 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwood Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwood Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwood Apartment is $2,550 at Clubview Apartment Homes.
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