Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Knolls Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,800 (5 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Forest Knolls?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Forest Knolls Studio Apartments | $2,289 | $1,895 | $5,000 |
Forest Knolls 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,873 | $2,975 | $4,598 |
Forest Knolls 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,816 | $3,795 | $6,885 |
Forest Knolls 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,159 | $5,138 | $5,181 |
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Cheapest Available Forest Knolls Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest Knolls area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 825 Post priced from $1,895. 2120 Pacific Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,250. Here are the most affordable Forest Knolls apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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825 Post | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
2120 Pacific Ave | No Current Availability | Studio,1BA | $2,250 |
Vara | 1j2 | 1BR,1BA | $3,121 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Knolls, CA
As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest Knolls area is the $6.00 price per square foot C1 Model at Alchemy in the in the Van Ness neighborhood starting from $6,430. The second greatest value Forest Knolls apartment is the 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at Mt. Sutro Apartments starting at $3,795 with a $3.61 price per square foot in the Twin Peaks West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Knolls apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Alchemy | C1 | 2BR,2BA | $6.00 |
Mt. Sutro Apartments | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.61 |
2120 Pacific Ave | No Current Availability | Studio ,1BA | $2.65 |
Vara | 1g | 1BR,1BA | $4.48 |
Delphine on Diamond | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $6.33 |
825 Post | Studio 1 Bath | Studio ,1BA | $4.95 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleForest Knolls, San Francisco, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Forest Knolls Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA
Walk Score®
71 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
56 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
65 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Knolls Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Forest Knolls?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Forest Knolls is under $3,999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest Knolls?
The cheapest apartment in Forest Knolls is Vara which is listed at $3,269, while the average apartment in Forest Knolls costs $6,242.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Forest Knolls?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Forest Knolls that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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