
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwood Neighborhood of South San Francisco, CA from $1,800 (232 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Southwood area of South San Francisco.


Clubview Apartment Homes

362 Alida Way

987 Sandra Ct

The Antoinette Apartments

537 Grand Ave

674 Grand Ave

544 Commercial Ave

549 Commercial Ave

805-809 Baden Ave
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352 Susie Way

1059-1065 Grand Ave

502 Commercial Ave

629 S Miller Ave

125-127 Chestnut Ave

871 Commercial Ave

360 Susie Way

570 Baden

395 Susie Way

332 Susie Way
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946 Grand Ave

308 Susie Way

100 Spruce Ave

404 Spruce Ave

464 Miller Ave

570 Railroad Ave

144 Country Club Dr

336 Susie Way

972 Sandra Ct

401 Chestnut Ave
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986 Nora Way

521 Miller Ave

505-507 Baden Ave

148 Southwood Ctr

470 Baden Ave

15 Spruce Ave

140 Southwood Ctr

867 Commercial Ave

114-118 Orange Ave

Oak Arms Apartments
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909 Grand Ave

364 Susie Way

372 Susie Way

560 Miller Ave

Grant Manor

348 Susie Way

567 Commercial Ave

990 Nora Way

316 Alida Way

855 Commercial Ave
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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 | $2,227 | $2,227 | $2,227 |
| Southwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,746 | $2,450 | $2,803 |
| Southwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,583 | $3,224 | $3,795 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 232 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 1 Bed unit found at 362 Alida Way priced from $2,450. Clubview Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,795. Here are the most affordable Southwood apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 362 Alida Way | 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,450 |
| Clubview Apartment Homes | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,795 |
| Peninsula Pines Apartments | The Monterey Pine | 2BR,1BA | $3,224 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwood, CA
As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwood area is the $3.58 price per square foot The Monterey Pine Model at Peninsula Pines Apartments in the in the Pacific Heights neighborhood starting from $3,224. The second greatest value Southwood 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 Southwood apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peninsula Pines Apartments | The Monterey Pine | 2BR,1BA | $3.58 |
| Clubview Apartment Homes | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $4.06 |
| 362 Alida Way | 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.30 |
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 $2,450 at 362 Alida Way.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southwood Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwood is starting from $3,224 at Peninsula Pines Apartments.
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