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38 San Gabriel Ave
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Parkmerced Apartments
3711 19th AveSan Francisco, CA 94132
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732 16th Ave
San FranciscoCA94118
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346 Monticello St, Unit A
346 Monticello StSan Francisco, CA 94132
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Mt. Sutro Apartments
480 Warren DrSan Francisco, CA 94131
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Kirkham Heights Apartments
1530-1580 5th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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351 Mangels Ave
San FranciscoCA94127
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730 Stanyan
700-730 Stanyan StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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2550 Irving
2550 Irving StSan Francisco, CA 94122
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1100 Ocean Avenue
1100-1140 Ocean AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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191 Frederick St
191 Frederick StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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Mercy Family Plaza
1509 Hayes StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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726 Fillmore
726 Fillmore StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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1567 19th Ave
1567 19th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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663 33rd Ave
663 33rd AveSan Francisco, CA 94121
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400 Page
400 Page StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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940 Hayes
940-942 Hayes StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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255 Woodside
255 Woodside AveSan Francisco, CA 94127
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2221 Judah St
2221 Judah StSan Francisco, CA 94122
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643 Webster
643 Webster StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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1495 7th Avenue
1495 7th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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2073-2079 Market St
2073-2079 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94114
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3475 16th St
3475 16th StSan Francisco, CA 94114
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740 Monterey Blvd
740 Monterey BlvdSan Francisco, CA 94127
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Vicente Street Apartments
3100 Vicente StSan Francisco, CA 94116
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1985 Fulton
1985 Fulton StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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Brighton Luxury Apartments
280 Brighton AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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240 Cumberland
240 Cumberland StSan Francisco, CA 94114
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695 38th Ave
695 38th AveSan Francisco, CA 94121
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Judah St Apartments
95 Judah StSan Francisco, CA 94122
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Cesar Chavez Apartments
4130-4140 Cesar Chavez StSan Francisco, CA 94131
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1591 Page
1591 Page StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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975 Burnett
975 Burnett AveSan Francisco, CA 94131
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756 Page
756 Page StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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555 Buena Vista
555 Buena Vista Ave WSan Francisco, CA 94117
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1077 Ashbury
1077-1081 Ashbury StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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701 Fell
701 Fell StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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291 Broderick
291 Broderick StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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330 Parnassus Ave
330 Parnassus AveSan Francisco, CA 94117
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600 Oak
600 Oak StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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1290 Grove
1290 Grove StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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460 Monterey Blvd
460 Monterey BlvdSan Francisco, CA 94127
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563 Webster
563 Webster StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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795 Ashbury
795-799 Ashbury StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Forest Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill Studio Apartments | $2,871 | $2,200 | $3,542 |
| Forest Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,290 | $1,800 | $5,145 |
| Forest Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,944 | $2,850 | $6,900 |
| Forest Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,363 | $4,445 | $7,000 |
| Forest Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,977 | $6,500 | $10,000+ |
| Forest Hill 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,000 | $7,000 | $7,000 |
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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 $2,614. 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 apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkmerced Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath TH | 1BR,1BA | $2,614 |
| Mt. Sutro Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,995 |
| Ventana Residences | ntaa10r | 1BR,1BA | $3,675 |
| Delphine on Diamond | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4,015 |
| 2175 Market | A03 | 1BR,1BA | $4,402 |
| 4475 23rd Street | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $4,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Hill, CA
As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest Hill area is the $3.47 price per square foot 477 Crestmont Dr Model at 477 Crestmont Dr, Unit Spacious Apartment with Views in the in the Inset neighborhood starting from $5,200. The second greatest value Forest Hill apartment is the 3 Bed 2.5 Bath TH Model at Parkmerced Apartments starting at $6,200 with a $4.43 price per square foot in the Stonestown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 477 Crestmont Dr, Unit Spacious Apartment with Views | 477 Crestmont Dr | 2BR,2BA | $3.47 |
| Parkmerced Apartments | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath TH | 3BR,2.5BA | $4.43 |
| 2547 Irving St, Unit 2545 | 2547 Irving St | 5BR,2.5BA | $5.00 |
| Mt. Sutro Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.61 |
| Delphine on Diamond | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $6.53 |
| 38 San Gabriel Ave | 38 San Gabriel Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| Ventana Residences | ntaa10r | 1BR,1BA | $6.33 |
| 4475 23rd Street | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $8.53 |
| 2175 Market | A06 | 1BR,1BA | $8.77 |
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Best Local Schools in Forest Hill, San Francisco, CA
West Portal Elementary
San Francisco Unified School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (588)
7 out of 10
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San Francisco Unified School District
Public School - Grades 9-12 (123)
7 out of 10
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San Francisco Unified School District
Public School - Grades 6-8 (963)
6 out of 10
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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 $2,614 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 $2,995 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 $4,445.
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