Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Knolls Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $2,600 (17 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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102 Locksley
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

102 Locksley

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

485 Warren Dr

485 Warren DrSan Francisco, CA 94131
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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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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

Cheapest Available Forest Knolls Apartments for Rent

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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Knolls, CA

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest Knolls 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 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.
477 Crestmont Dr, Unit Spacious Apartment with Views477 Crestmont Dr2BR,2BA$3.47
Mt. Sutro ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.61

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