
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westborough Neighborhood of South San Francisco, CA from $1,200 (29 Rentals)
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633 Rocca Ave

Peninsula Pines Apartments

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Bay View Terrace

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930 Mission Rd

Brosnan Apartments
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20 Marcie Cir

Magnolia Plaza Senior Apartments

106 Verano Dr

642 Cherry Ave

Serramonte Ridge

Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community
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242 Dennis Dr

50 Hyde Ct

Villages at Pacifica

Gatewood Village

1315 Skyline Dr

Peninsula View Apartments~Remodeled 1 BR/BA

35 Kent Ct
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243 Boardwalk Ave

404 Boardwalk Dr

Park Plaza

Whitman Manor

Kent Villa

4711 Callan Blvd

6351 Shelter Creek Ln
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40 Eastlake Ave
Westborough, South San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Westborough?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westborough Studio Apartments | $2,969 | $2,175 | $3,347 |
| Westborough 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,062 | $1,260 | $6,914 |
| Westborough 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,811 | $2,188 | $8,249 |
| Westborough 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,228 | $2,682 | $3,600 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Westborough Neighborhood of South San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available Westborough Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westborough area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community priced from $2,295. 50 Hyde Ct has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,400. Here are the most affordable Westborough apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community | One Bedroom A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| 50 Hyde Ct | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
| Clubview Apartment Homes | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,425 |
| Villages at Pacifica | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,499 |
| Gatewood Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Market | 1BR,1BA | $2,500 |
| Evergreen Ridge Apartments | 697 | 1BR,1BA | $2,525 |
| Pacific View Apartments | 1X1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,595 |
| Fairmont Apartments | Plan 1B | 1BR,1BA | $2,675 |
| Seacliff | 1 BR, 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,699 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westborough, CA
As of April 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westborough area is the $3.72 price per square foot Redwood Model at Pacifica Park in the in the Pacific Heights neighborhood starting from $3,550. The second greatest value Westborough apartment is the Cypress Model at Cypress Pointe starting at $3,413 with a $3.75 price per square foot in the Pacific Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westborough apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacifica Park | Redwood | 2BR,2BA | $3.72 |
| Cypress Pointe | Cypress | 2BR,1BA | $3.75 |
| Villages at Pacifica | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| 362 Alida Way | 2 bed/ 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.31 |
| Skyline View | Medium 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.56 |
| Clubview Apartment Homes | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.72 |
| Pacific View Apartments | 1X1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.71 |
| Evergreen Ridge Apartments | 697 | 1BR,1BA | $3.62 |
| 50 Hyde Ct | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.69 |
| Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community | One Bedroom A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.65 |
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Best Local Schools in Westborough, South San Francisco, CA
Monte Verde Elementary
Westborough Middle
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Westborough, South San Francisco, and the greater San Francisco area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, multifamily communities for the kids, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Westborough Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westborough?
The cheapest apartment in Westborough is Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community which is listed at $2,295, while the average apartment in Westborough costs $3,693.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Westborough?
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 6 regular apartments in Westborough that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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