Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Hill Extension Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $700 (21 Rentals)

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2332 Taraval St

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730 Stanyan
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

730 Stanyan

700-730 Stanyan StSan Francisco, CA 94117

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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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191 Frederick St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

191 Frederick St

191 Frederick StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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2 Guerrero
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2 Guerrero

2 Guerrero StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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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

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 $2,444. 96 Crestline has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,650. 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$2,444
96 Crestline1 bedroom ; 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,650
Ventana ResidencesSTUDIOStudio,1BA$2,650
240 Dolores Street ApartmentsRenovated StudioStudio,1BA$2,799
Mt. Sutro Apartments1 bedroom/1 bathroom1BR,1BA$2,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Hill Extension, CA

As of October 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest Hill Extension area is the $3.93 price per square foot 1387 18th Ave Model at 1387 18th Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Sunset District neighborhood starting from $5,500. The second greatest value Forest Hill Extension apartment is the 1389 18th Ave Model at 1389 18th Ave, Unit 3 starting at $5,500 with a $3.93 price per square foot in the Sunset District 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.
1387 18th Ave, Unit 21387 18th Ave3BR,1.5BA$3.93
1389 18th Ave, Unit 31389 18th Ave3BR,1.5BA$3.93
2547 Irving St, Unit 25452547 Irving St5BR,2.5BA$5.00
Parkmerced Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath TH3BR,2BA$3.63
72 Whitney St, Unit 72 Whitney Street72 Whitney St2BR,1.5BA$3.82
Venn on MarketWaller+2BR,2BA$5.28
2395 26th Ave2BR 2BA2BR,2BA$3.96
1322 31st Ave, Unit Calla Lilly Apartment1322 31st Ave1BR,1BA$4.50
Oak Shrader Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$5.10
Mt. Sutro Apartments1 bedroom/1 bathroom1BR,1BA$4.83

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Forest Hill Extension, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #123

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Forest Hill Extension Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

74 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Hill Extension Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Forest Hill Extension?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Forest Hill Extension is under $3,669.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest Hill Extension?

The cheapest apartment in Forest Hill Extension is Parkmerced Apartments which is listed at $2,444, while the average apartment in Forest Hill Extension costs $7,125.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Forest Hill Extension?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Forest Hill Extension that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Forest Hill Extension?

Cheap apartments in Forest Hill Extension have an average cost of $239 which is $6,886 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Hill Extension.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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