Cheap Apartments for Rent in Forest Knolls, CA from $1,600 (33 Rentals)

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Summit at Sausalito
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$2,414 - $3,636
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Summit at Sausalito

401 Sherwood DrSausalito, CA 94965
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West End Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West End Apartments

1827 2nd StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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OTAVON APARTMENTS
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

OTAVON APARTMENTS

1515 S Novato BlvdNovato, CA 94947
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South Knoll Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

South Knoll Apartments

15 S Knoll RdMill Valley, CA 94941
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325 Rowland Blvd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

325 Rowland Blvd

325 Rowland BlvdNovato, CA 94947
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Park Hill
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Hill

1747 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Parc Marin
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parc Marin

1441 Casa Buena DrCorte Madera, CA 94925

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Forest Knolls, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Forest Knolls Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Forest Knolls, CA is a Studio unit found at Villas at Hamilton in the Southeast Novato neighborhood priced from $1,848. 1 H St in the West End San Rafael neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Forest Knolls apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villas at HamiltonStudioStudio,1BA$1,848
1 H StStudioStudio,1BA$1,895
215 Bayview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,975
Marinian Towers Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,095
One55 LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$2,124
1221 Vallejo Avenue Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,125
OTAVON APARTMENTS1x11BR,1BA$2,295
Lone Palm Court ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$2,600
Highlands of MarinNapa (A1A)1BR,1BA$2,661
Strawberry Shores1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Knolls, CA and Nearby

As of May 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest Knolls area is the $2.64 price per square foot 2 bedroom 2 bath Model at Prospect Hill Apartments in the in the Black Canyon neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Forest Knolls apartment is the 2x1 Model at Skylark Apartments starting at $3,793 with a $3.51 price per square foot in the College Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Knolls apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Prospect Hill Apartments2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.64
Skylark Apartments2x12BR,1BA$3.51
Marinian Towers Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.77
Lone Palm Court ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$2.74
Bella Vista (06/25)Two Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$3.47
Wyndover Apartment HomesB12BR,1BA$3.33
Marion ParkLiberte - 1 st floor with a patio2BR,2BA$3.09
Franciscan ManorApartment2BR,1BA$3.30
BridgecreekFieldstone2BR,2BA$3.41
Nova at Terra Linda2x12BR,1BA$3.56

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Knolls Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Forest Knolls?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Forest Knolls is at Villas at Hamilton listed at $1,848.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Forest Knolls Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Forest Knolls Apartment is $2,089 at Villas at Hamilton.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Forest Knolls Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Forest Knolls is starting from $2,395 at Villas at Hamilton.

What is the most affordable Forest Knolls Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Forest Knolls Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Marinian Towers Apartments and starts from $3,150.

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