
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Hill Extension Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $700 (11 Rentals)
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3500 23rd St

1419 30th Ave

143 Byxbee St

730 Stanyan
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2550 Irving

1100 Ocean Avenue

263 Ralston St

750 Guerrero

2 Guerrero
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191 Frederick St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Forest Hill Extension?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill Extension Studio Apartments | $2,627 | $2,250 | $3,055 |
| Forest Hill Extension 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,653 | $1,400 | $6,955 |
| Forest Hill Extension 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,322 | $2,875 | $9,685 |
| Forest Hill Extension 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,577 | $5,700 | $10,000+ |
| Forest Hill Extension 4 Bedroom Apartments | $15,241 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
| Forest Hill Extension 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,950 | $5,950 | $5,950 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Forest Hill Extension Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available Forest Hill Extension Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest Hill Extension area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Parkmerced Apartments priced from $2,645. Ventana Residences has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,955. Here are the most affordable Forest Hill Extension apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkmerced Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Tower | 1BR,1BA | $2,645 |
| Ventana Residences | ntae10d | Studio,1BA | $2,955 |
| Mt. Sutro Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,995 |
| Delphine on Diamond | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4,286 |
| 4475 23rd Street | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $4,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Hill Extension, CA
As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest Hill Extension area is the $6.60 price per square foot 3637 18th St Model at 3637 18th St, Unit Apt 2 in the in the Intermission neighborhood starting from $9,900. The second greatest value Forest Hill Extension apartment is the 3 Bed 2.5 Bath TH Model at Parkmerced Apartments starting at $6,490 with a $4.63 price per square foot in the Stonestown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Hill Extension apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3637 18th St, Unit Apt 2 | 3637 18th St | 3BR,2BA | $6.60 |
| Parkmerced Apartments | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath TH | 3BR,2.5BA | $4.63 |
| 279 30th St, Unit 279 | 279 30th St | 3BR,2BA | $5.36 |
| 38 Dolores | C7b | 2BR,1BA | $7.07 |
| Venn on Market | Castro | 1BR,1BA | $8.16 |
| Mt. Sutro Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.61 |
| Sunset Towers | H1R | 1BR,1BA | $7.75 |
| Delphine on Diamond | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $6.97 |
| Ventana Residences | ntae10d | Studio ,1BA | $8.19 |
| 3500 23rd St | 3500 23rd St | 1BR,1BA | $7.00 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleForest Hill Extension, San Francisco, CA
Ranked #42
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Forest Hill Extension, San Francisco, CA
West Portal Elementary
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Hoover (Herbert) Middle
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Hill Extension Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Forest Hill Extension?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Forest Hill Extension is at Ventana Residences listed at $2,955.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Forest Hill Extension Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Forest Hill Extension Apartment is $2,645 at Parkmerced Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Forest Hill Extension Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Forest Hill Extension is starting from $2,875 at Parkmerced Apartments.
What is the most affordable Forest Hill Extension Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Forest Hill Extension Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parkmerced Apartments and starts from $5,700.
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