Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Hill Extension Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $700 (26 Rentals)

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730 Stanyan
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

730 Stanyan

700-730 Stanyan StSan Francisco, CA 94117

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2550 Irving
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2550 Irving

2550 Irving StSan Francisco, CA 94122
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1100 Ocean Avenue
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1100 Ocean Avenue

1100-1140 Ocean AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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750 Guerrero
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

750 Guerrero

750 Guerrero StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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2 Guerrero
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2 Guerrero

2 Guerrero StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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191 Frederick St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

191 Frederick St

191 Frederick StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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1801 15th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1801 15th St

1801 15th StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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1745 Market St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1745 Market St

1745 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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1567 19th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1567 19th Ave

1567 19th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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625 Guerrero
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

625 Guerrero

625 Guerrero StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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2221 Judah St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2221 Judah St

2221 Judah StSan Francisco, CA 94122
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2073-2079 Market St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2073-2079 Market St

2073-2079 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94114

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1495 7th Avenue
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1495 7th Avenue

1495 7th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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3475 16th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3475 16th St

3475 16th StSan Francisco, CA 94114
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3474 17th Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3474 17th Street

3474 17th StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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15 Hermann
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

15 Hermann

15 Hermann StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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740 Monterey Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

740 Monterey Blvd

740 Monterey BlvdSan Francisco, CA 94127

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255 Dolores St
Studio Apartments

255 Dolores St

255 Dolores StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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Forest Hill Extension, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

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 $2,695. Mt. Sutro Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,995. Here are the most affordable Forest Hill Extension apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkmerced Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Tower1BR,1BA$2,695
Mt. Sutro ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,995
140 Duboce1 Studio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,1BA$3,095
Delphine on DiamondOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3,344
240 Dolores Street ApartmentsRenovated 1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4,099
Ventana Residencesntaa20b1BR,2BA$4,275
Venn on MarketHayes Valley1BR,1BA$4,454

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Hill Extension, CA

As of May 07, 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 $4,945 with a $3.53 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3637 18th St, Unit Apt 23637 18th St3BR,2BA$6.60
Parkmerced Apartments3 Bed 2.5 Bath TH3BR,2.5BA$3.53
253 Louisburg St, Unit A253 Louisburg St3BR,1BA$4.20
3509 Mission St, Unit 3509A3509 Mission St2BR,1BA$4.44
Ventana Residencesntab20e2BR,2BA$5.96
Venn on MarketHayes Valley1BR,1BA$6.56
240 Dolores Street ApartmentsRenovated 1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$6.31
Mt. Sutro ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.61
Delphine on DiamondOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$5.44
126 Holloway Ave, Unit studio126 Holloway AveStudio ,1BA$4.11

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Forest Hill Extension, San Francisco, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Hill Extension Apartments

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 $2,695 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 $3,195 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 $4,300.

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