Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Knolls Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $2,600 (40 Rentals)

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1318-1322 7th Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

1318-1322 7th Ave

1318-1322 7th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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1500 7th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1500 7th Ave

1500 7th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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1755 7th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1755 7th Ave

1755 7th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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1410-1412 Willard St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1410-1412 Willard St

1410-1412 Willard StSan Francisco, CA 94117

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485 Warren Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

485 Warren Dr

485 Warren DrSan Francisco, CA 94131
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102 Locksley
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

102 Locksley

102 LocksleySan Francisco, CA 94122
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435 Warren Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

435 Warren Dr

435 Warren DrSan Francisco, CA 94131
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475-477 Crestmont Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

475-477 Crestmont Dr

475-477 Crestmont DrSan Francisco, CA 94131
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1343 4th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1343 4th Ave

1343 4th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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321 Parnassus Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

321 Parnassus Ave

321 Parnassus AveSan Francisco, CA 94117
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1120 Stanyan St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1120 Stanyan St

1120 Stanyan StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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33 Woodland Ave
Studio Apartments

33 Woodland Ave

33 Woodland AveSan Francisco, CA 94117

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48 Woodland Ave
Studio Apartments

48 Woodland Ave

48 Woodland AveSan Francisco, CA 94117
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1410 7th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1410 7th Ave

1410 7th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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148 Locksley Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

148 Locksley Ave

148 Locksley AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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475 Warren Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

475 Warren Dr

475 Warren DrSan Francisco, CA 94131
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140 Locksley Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

140 Locksley Ave

140 Locksley AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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Forest Knolls
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Knolls

425 Warren DrSan Francisco, CA 94131
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1116 Stanyan St
3 Bedroom Apartments

1116 Stanyan St

1116 Stanyan StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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1359 5th Ave
Studio Apartments

1359 5th Ave

1359 5th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122

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244 Grattan St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

244 Grattan St

244 Grattan StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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1417-1419 5th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1417-1419 5th Ave

1417-1419 5th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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1155 Stanyan St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1155 Stanyan St

1155 Stanyan StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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1375 5th Ave
Studio Apartments

1375 5th Ave

1375 5th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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12 Woodland Ave
Studio Apartments

12 Woodland Ave

12 Woodland AveSan Francisco, CA 94117
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178 Locksley Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

178 Locksley Ave

178 Locksley AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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184 Locksley Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

184 Locksley Ave

184 Locksley AveSan Francisco, CA 94122

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1415 5th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1415 5th Ave

1415 5th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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470 Warren Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

470 Warren Dr

470 Warren DrSan Francisco, CA 94131
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1793 7th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1793 7th Ave

1793 7th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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Judah St Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Judah St Apartments

95 Judah StSan Francisco, CA 94122
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275 Grattan
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

275 Grattan

275 Grattan StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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400 Warren Dr
Studio Apartments

400 Warren Dr

400 Warren DrSan Francisco, CA 94131
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301 Parnassus Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

301 Parnassus Ave

301 Parnassus AveSan Francisco, CA 94117
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445 Warren Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

445 Warren Dr

445 Warren DrSan Francisco, CA 94131

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Cheapest Available Forest Knolls Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mt. Sutro ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,995
Sunset TowersF1R1BR,1BA$4,502

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Knolls, CA

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest Knolls area is the $6.74 price per square foot F1R Model at Sunset Towers in the in the Inset neighborhood starting from $4,502. The second greatest value Forest Knolls apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Mt. Sutro Apartments starting at $2,995 with a $4.61 price per square foot in the Inset neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Knolls apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sunset TowersF1R1BR,1BA$6.74
Mt. Sutro ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.61

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