2230 Quintara St
San FranciscoCA94116
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Hill Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $700 (26 Rentals)
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732 16th Ave, Unit Master bedroom, Unit Master bedroom
732 16th Ave
San FranciscoCA94118
1494 19th Ave
San FranciscoCA94122
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126 Holloway Ave, Unit studio, Unit studio
126 Holloway AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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137 Garfield St, Unit In-law, Unit In-law
137 Garfield StSan Francisco, CA 94132
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Parkmerced Apartments
3711 19th AveSan Francisco, CA 94132
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563 Steiner St
San FranciscoCA94117
2255 Market St
San FranciscoCA94114
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1379 19th Ave, Unit A, Unit A
1379 19th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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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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940 Hayes
940-942 Hayes StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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400 Page
400 Page StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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663 33rd Ave
663 33rd AveSan Francisco, CA 94121
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2221 Judah St
2221 Judah StSan Francisco, CA 94122
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1495 7th Avenue
1495 7th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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3475 16th St
3475 16th StSan Francisco, CA 94114
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643 Webster
643 Webster StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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2073-2079 Market St
2073-2079 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94114
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740 Monterey Blvd
740 Monterey BlvdSan Francisco, CA 94127
1551 27th Ave
San FranciscoCA94122
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Forest Hill, San Francisco, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Forest Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill Studio Apartments | $2,494 | $1,850 | $3,937 |
| Forest Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,430 | $2,400 | $5,052 |
| Forest Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,105 | $2,995 | $6,900 |
| Forest Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,122 | $3,600 | $8,500 |
| Forest Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,517 | $5,800 | $10,000+ |
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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 Studio unit found at Parkmerced Apartments priced from $2,240. 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 | Studio Tower | Studio,1BA | $2,240 |
| Mt. Sutro Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,995 |
| 4475 23rd Street | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $4,145 |
| Ventana Residences | ntab20m | 2BR,2BA | $4,350 |
| Sunset Towers | E1R | 1BR,1BA | $4,522 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Hill, CA
As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest Hill area is the $5.58 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at Delphine on Diamond in the in the Twin Peaks West neighborhood starting from $5,552. The second greatest value Forest Hill apartment is the ntab20m Model at Ventana Residences starting at $4,350 with a $5.12 price per square foot in the Sunnyside 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delphine on Diamond | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $5.58 |
| Ventana Residences | ntab20m | 2BR,2BA | $5.12 |
| Sunset Towers | E1R | 1BR,1BA | $6.27 |
| 1601 Sanchez St, Unit A | 1601 Sanchez St | 1BR,1BA | $5.30 |
| Mt. Sutro Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.61 |
| 4475 23rd Street | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $7.69 |
| Parkmerced Apartments | Studio Tower | Studio ,1BA | $4.30 |
| 126 Holloway Ave, Unit studio | 126 Holloway Ave | Studio ,1BA | $4.11 |
| 1379 19th Ave, Unit A | 1379 19th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $6.32 |
| 137 Garfield St, Unit In-law | 137 Garfield St | Studio ,1BA | $5.20 |
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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
Academy (The)- SF @Mcateer
San Francisco Unified School District
Public School - Grades 9-12 (123)
7 out of 10
Hoover (Herbert) Middle
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
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Forest Hill?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Forest Hill is at Parkmerced Apartments listed at $2,240.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Forest Hill Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Forest Hill Apartment is $2,675 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 $3,995.
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