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362 Alida Way
362 Alida WaySouth San Francisco, CA 94080
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The East Side Neighborhood of South San Francisco, CA from $2,000 (6 Rentals)
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Clubview Apartment Homes
849 W Orange AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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21 Alvarado StBrisbane, CA 94005
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Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community
1101 National AveSan Bruno, CA 94066
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Skycrest Apartments
750-754 Glenview DrSan Bruno, CA 94066
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The East Side, South San Francisco, CA Local Guide
Oyster Point / The East Side / Paradise Valley (South San Francisco, California) by Sharon Hahn Darlin is licensed under CC BY 2.0
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The East Side?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| The East Side Studio Apartments | $3,650 | $3,005 | $4,544 |
| The East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,666 | $2,095 | $8,505 |
| The East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,174 | $2,737 | $10,000+ |
| The East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,201 | $3,600 | $7,154 |
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Cheapest Available The East Side Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the The East Side area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community priced from $2,135. 362 Alida Way has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,900. Here are the most affordable The East Side apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,135 |
| 362 Alida Way | 2 bed/ 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,900 |
| Celeste | S2 | Studio,1BA | $2,970 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The East Side, CA
As of May 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the The East Side area is the $3.27 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Clubview Apartment Homes in the in the Pacific Heights neighborhood starting from $3,595. The second greatest value The East Side apartment is the 2 bed/ 2 bath Model at 362 Alida Way starting at $2,900 with a $3.02 price per square foot in the Pacific Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The East Side apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clubview Apartment Homes | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.27 |
| 362 Alida Way | 2 bed/ 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.02 |
| Aperture | C1 | 2BR,2BA | $4.98 |
| Acappella | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.73 |
| Altitude Apartments | A2_Phase II | 1BR,1BA | $4.37 |
| Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.38 |
| Celeste | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $6.92 |
Getting Around the The East Side Neighborhood in South San Francisco, CA
Walk Score®
43 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
56 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The East Side Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The East Side?
The cheapest apartment in The East Side is Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community which is listed at $2,135, while the average apartment in The East Side costs $4,970.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in The East Side?
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 4 regular apartments in The East Side that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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