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Kirkham Heights Apartments

1530-1580 5th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122

Property Summary

Located in the Sunset District, this garden-style community offers a mix of one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Residents enjoy interiors featuring hardwood or vinyl flooring, granite countertops, and kitchens equipped with microwaves and ranges. Select homes provide panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the ocean. The community includes on-site laundry facilities, a barbecue area, and patio spaces. Assigned, covered parking is available for an additional monthly fee. The property is pet-friendly and situated near public transportation, providing transit options for exploring the city.

Renter brief

At the source check, 1 unit were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 1-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $3,000/mo.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

Three things to know

31% lower than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi

$3,000 to start, vs a median of $4,348 (within 3 mi).

Source · 961 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

cats and dogs allowed

Cats: cost not disclosed. Dogs: cost not disclosed.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

Parking is charged separately

The listed monthly charge is $100/mo on top of rent.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

The unit

Checked yesterday

$3,000 /mo
1 bd · 1 ba · 633 ft²
Available Now

How the rent compares

This building, 1 bd$3,000
Within 3 mi median$4,348

Source · 961 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

Renter facts, criterion by criterion

No overall grade — each row reflects only the fact and source shown.

Rent comparisonStrong

31% lower than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi

Source · 961 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

Transit accessAverage

0.8 mi straight-line distance to Carl St & Cole St

Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip

Building ageFact

Built in 1950

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

In-unit laundryNot offered

Shared laundry on site

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

ParkingExtra cost

Priced separately at $100/mo

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

Amenities

  • Grill
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Maintenance On Site
  • Online Services

Policies & Fees

Pet Policy
Dogs✓ Allowed
Cats✓ Allowed

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

Fees & Deposits
One-time fees
Application fee$58
Admin fee$0
Monthly fees
Storage$50/mo
Garage parking$100/mo

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

Reviews

Review Summary
  • Residents consistently praise the quiet neighborhood, easy parking, and the responsiveness of property manager Kate.
  • Many also rave about the stunning views and convenient location near UCSF and Golden Gate Park.
  • Across the 5 reviews analyzed, no significant complaints were raised.
  • 4.8 stars across 51 reviews.
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wenji chen
4 weeks ago
Google
I’ve lived at Kirkham Heights for almost three years, and it’s been great. The neighborhood is quiet, peaceful, and feels very safe. Parking is easy with the covered carports, and the whole environmen...
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Annie Danaher
7 months ago
Google
I’ve lived at Kirkham Heights for 9 months now and I am so happy with the community and my apartment! The views and sunsets are amazing, parking couldn’t be easier with the carports, and Kate has done...

What's Around

  • Transit
    Carl St & Cole St · 0.8 mi straight-line
  • Groceries
    La Ciccia · 0.2 mi
  • Dining
    235 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
  • Parks
    Garden for the Environment · 0.1 mi
  • University
    UCSF (Parnassus campus) · 0.3 mi

Nearby Schools

Public and charter schools whose attendance zones include this property.

Elementary Schools (11)

Middle Schools (21)

A
Alice Fong Yu Elementary
Public·589 students·San Francisco Unified School District
A
Lawton Alternative Elementary School
Public·601 students·San Francisco Unified School District
A
Roosevelt Middle School
Public·657 students·San Francisco Unified School District
A
A.P. Giannini Middle School
Public·1,193 students·San Francisco Unified School District
A
Presidio Middle School
Public·980 students·San Francisco Unified School District
A
Claire Lilienthal Elementary
Public·670 students·San Francisco Unified School District
A-
Herbert Hoover Middle
Public·948 students·San Francisco Unified School District
A-
Rooftop Elementary School
Public·570 students·San Francisco Unified School District
A-
Aptos Middle School
Public·857 students·San Francisco Unified School District
A-
Marina Middle School
Public·654 students·San Francisco Unified School District
B+
San Francisco Community Alternative School
Public·274 students·San Francisco Unified School District
B
James Denman Middle
Public·790 students·San Francisco Unified School District
B
King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle School
Public·371 students·San Francisco Unified School District
B
Willie L. Brown Jr. Middle School
Public·313 students·San Francisco Unified School District
B
Francisco Middle School
Public·511 students·San Francisco Unified School District
B-
Buena Vista Horace Mann K-8
Public·585 students·San Francisco Unified School District
B-
Visitacion Valley Middle School
Public·311 students·San Francisco Unified School District
C+
James Lick Middle
Public·476 students·San Francisco Unified School District
C+
Everett Middle School
Public·467 students·San Francisco Unified School District
C+
Bessie Carmichael/FEC
Public·557 students·San Francisco Unified School District
C
Paul Revere Elementary
Public·463 students·San Francisco Unified School District

High Schools (17)

A+
Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts
Public·680 students·San Francisco Unified School District
A+
Lowell High School
Public·2,540 students·San Francisco Unified School District
A
Raoul Wallenberg Traditional High
Public·551 students·San Francisco Unified School District
A
George Washington High
Public·2,008 students·San Francisco Unified School District
A
Galileo High School
Public·1,741 students·San Francisco Unified School District
A-
The Academy - San Francisco at McAteer
Public·265 students·San Francisco Unified School District
A-
Abraham Lincoln High
Public·2,037 students·San Francisco Unified School District
A-
Balboa High School
Public·1,251 students·San Francisco Unified School District
A-
Phillip And Sala Burton Academic High School
Public·1,031 students·San Francisco Unified School District
B+
Independence High School
Public·197 students·San Francisco Unified School District
B+
Mission High School
Public·1,084 students·San Francisco Unified School District
B
Ida B. Wells High
Public·179 students·San Francisco Unified School District
B-
Downtown High School
Public·147 students·San Francisco Unified School District
C+
O'John Connell High School
Public·483 students·San Francisco Unified School District
C+
S.F. International High School
Public·392 students·San Francisco Unified School District
C+
June Jordan School For Equity
Public·206 students·San Francisco Unified School District
C+
Thurgood Marshall Academic High School
Public·477 students·San Francisco Unified School District

Questions renters ask about this building

Is parking included in the rent?

No — the fee schedule lists parking separately at $100/mo.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

Are pets allowed, and what do they cost?

The listing says cats are allowed; cat costs were not disclosed; dogs are allowed; dog costs were not disclosed.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

Is there in-unit laundry?

The listing reports shared laundry; it does not list an installed in-unit washer/dryer.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

How close is the nearest rail station?

Carl St & Cole St is 0.8 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.

Source · Transit map coordinates

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