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

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property at 2230 Quintara St

$1,200

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$1,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2230 Quintara St

San FranciscoCA94116
property at 143 Byxbee St

$1,650

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 14

143 Byxbee St

San FranciscoCA94132
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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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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 $2,645. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkmerced Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Tower1BR,1BA$2,645
Ventana Residencesntae10dStudio,1BA$2,955
Mt. Sutro ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,995
Delphine on DiamondOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$4,286
4475 23rd Street1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,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 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$4.63
279 30th St, Unit 279279 30th St3BR,2BA$5.36
38 DoloresC7b2BR,1BA$7.07
Venn on MarketCastro1BR,1BA$8.16
Mt. Sutro ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.61
Sunset TowersH1R1BR,1BA$7.75
Delphine on DiamondOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$6.97
Ventana Residencesntae10dStudio ,1BA$8.19
3500 23rd St3500 23rd St1BR,1BA$7.00

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Forest Hill Extension, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #42

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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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