Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Hill Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $700 (55 Rentals)

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Ventana Residences
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$3,045 - $5,645
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Ventana Residences

99 Ocean AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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property at 1559 9th Ave

$3,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Aug 2

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1559 9th Ave
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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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191 Frederick St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

191 Frederick St

191 Frederick StSan Francisco, CA 94117
  • Utilities Included
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Mercy Family Plaza
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mercy Family Plaza

1509 Hayes StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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726 Fillmore
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

726 Fillmore

726 Fillmore StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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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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663 33rd Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

663 33rd Ave

663 33rd AveSan Francisco, CA 94121
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940 Hayes
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

940 Hayes

940-942 Hayes StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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400 Page
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

400 Page

400 Page StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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255 Woodside
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

255 Woodside

255 Woodside AveSan Francisco, CA 94127
Senior Living
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2221 Judah St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2221 Judah St

2221 Judah StSan Francisco, CA 94122
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643 Webster
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

643 Webster

643 Webster StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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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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2073-2079 Market St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2073-2079 Market St

2073-2079 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94114
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740 Monterey Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

740 Monterey Blvd

740 Monterey BlvdSan Francisco, CA 94127
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1985 Fulton
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1985 Fulton

1985 Fulton StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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240 Cumberland
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

240 Cumberland

240 Cumberland StSan Francisco, CA 94114
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Judah St Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Judah St Apartments

95 Judah StSan Francisco, CA 94122
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695 38th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

695 38th Ave

695 38th AveSan Francisco, CA 94121
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Cesar Chavez Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cesar Chavez Apartments

4130-4140 Cesar Chavez StSan Francisco, CA 94131
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975 Burnett
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

975 Burnett

975 Burnett AveSan Francisco, CA 94131
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1591 Page
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1591 Page

1591 Page StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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756 Page
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

756 Page

756 Page StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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555 Buena Vista
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

555 Buena Vista

555 Buena Vista Ave WSan Francisco, CA 94117
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1077 Ashbury
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1077 Ashbury

1077-1081 Ashbury StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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701 Fell
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

701 Fell

701 Fell StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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291 Broderick
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

291 Broderick

291 Broderick StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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330 Parnassus Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

330 Parnassus Ave

330 Parnassus AveSan Francisco, CA 94117
  • Utilities Included

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600 Oak
1 Bedroom Apartments

600 Oak

600 Oak StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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2400 39th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2400 39th Ave

2400 39th AveSan Francisco, CA 94116
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795 Ashbury
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

795 Ashbury

795-799 Ashbury StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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1290 Grove
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1290 Grove

1290 Grove StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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563 Webster
1 Bedroom Apartments

563 Webster

563 Webster StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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400 Duboce
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

400 Duboce

400 Duboce AveSan Francisco, CA 94114
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1855 10th Avenue
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1855 10th Avenue

1855 10th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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3420 Market
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3420 Market

3420 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94114
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533 Clayton
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

533 Clayton

533-537 Clayton StSan Francisco, CA 94117

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Forest Hill, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Forest Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest Hill area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Parkmerced Apartments priced from $2,725. 2400 39th Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,950. Here are the most affordable Forest Hill apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkmerced Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath TH1BR,1BA$2,725
2400 39th Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2,950
Mt. Sutro ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,995
Ventana Residencesntaa10l1BR,1BA$3,867
Delphine on DiamondOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$4,237
Park WestPlan 1A1BR,1BA$4,677

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Hill, CA

As of July 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest Hill area is the $3.85 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath TH Model at Parkmerced Apartments in the in the Stonestown neighborhood starting from $5,395. The second greatest value Forest Hill apartment is the 2547 Irving St Model at 2547 Irving St, Unit 2545 starting at $8,000 with a $5.71 price per square foot in the Sunset District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parkmerced Apartments3 Bed 2.5 Bath TH3BR,2.5BA$3.85
2547 Irving St, Unit 25452547 Irving St6BR,2.5BA$5.71
635 Irving St635 Irving St1BR,1BA$5.00
2400 39th Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.69
Ventana Residencesntab20g2BR,2BA$7.27
Mt. Sutro ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.61
Park WestPlan 1A1BR,1BA$7.26
Delphine on DiamondOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$6.89

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Forest Hill, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #40

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Hill Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Forest Hill Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Forest Hill Apartment is $2,725 at Parkmerced Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Forest Hill Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Forest Hill is starting from $3,195 at Parkmerced Apartments.

What is the most affordable Forest Hill Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Forest Hill Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parkmerced Apartments and starts from $4,485.

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