Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Hill Extension Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,000 (16 Rentals)

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646 Corbett Ave

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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 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 Apartments

1801 15th St

1801 15th StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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1745 Market St
Studio 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 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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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 Studio unit found at Franciscana Apartments priced from $2,275. 50 Laguna has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,495. Here are the most affordable Forest Hill Extension apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Franciscana ApartmentsPenthouse StudioStudio,1BA$2,275
50 LagunaStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,495
3605 20th StreetStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,595
210 ChurchStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,595
Parkmerced Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Tower1BR,1BA$2,745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Hill Extension, CA

As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest Hill Extension area is the $3.09 price per square foot 1472 12th Ave Model at 1472 12th Ave, Unit 1472 in the in the Sunset District neighborhood starting from $4,950. The second greatest value Forest Hill Extension apartment is the 3188 16th St Model at 3188 16th St, Unit 3188 starting at $4,750 with a $4.24 price per square foot in the Intermission 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.
1472 12th Ave, Unit 14721472 12th Ave3BR,2BA$3.09
3188 16th St, Unit 31883188 16th St3BR,2BA$4.24
72 Whitney St, Unit 72 Whitney Street72 Whitney St2BR,1.5BA$3.64
Mt. Sutro Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.61
126 Holloway Ave, Unit 126126 Holloway Ave2BR,1BA$3.20
1459 11th Ave, Unit Classic Victorian 2B1459 11th Ave2BR,1BA$4.10
1300 26th Avenue1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.78
Parkmerced Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath TH1BR,1BA$4.14
350 Judah1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.43
4709 Mission St, Unit A4709 Mission St3BR,1BA$4.60

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Forest Hill Extension, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #74

Among neighborhoods in San Francisco, CA 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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Forest Hill Extension?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Forest Hill Extension is at Franciscana Apartments listed at $2,275.

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 $2,745 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 $4,545.

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