Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sherwood Forest Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,000 (21 Rentals)

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from $2,199Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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1532 Harrison StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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646 Corbett Ave

San FranciscoCA94114
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1100 Ocean Avenue
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1100 Ocean Avenue

1100-1140 Ocean AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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750 Guerrero
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

750 Guerrero

750 Guerrero StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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1567 19th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1567 19th Ave

1567 19th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122

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625 Guerrero
Studio Apartments

625 Guerrero

625 Guerrero StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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2221 Judah St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2221 Judah St

2221 Judah StSan Francisco, CA 94122
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3475 16th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3475 16th St

3475 16th StSan Francisco, CA 94114
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3474 17th Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3474 17th Street

3474 17th StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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5519 Mission
1 Bedroom Apartments

5519 Mission

5519 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94112
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1495 7th Avenue
Studio Apartments

1495 7th Avenue

1495 7th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122

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Sherwood Forest, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sherwood Forest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sherwood Forest area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Westlake Apartments priced from $1,945. Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,129. Here are the most affordable Sherwood Forest apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westlake ApartmentsS2-PStudio,1BA$1,945
Lakewood Apartments At Lake MercedStudio XStudio,1BA$2,129
HQStudio E1EStudio,1BA$2,199
Franciscana ApartmentsPenthouse StudioStudio,1BA$2,275
5519 Mission1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sherwood Forest, CA

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sherwood Forest area is the $3.09 price per square foot 1472 12th Ave Model at 1472 12th Ave, Unit 1472 in the in the Sunset District neighborhood starting from $4,950. The second greatest value Sherwood Forest apartment is the APPLY NOW FOR FUTURE AVAILABILITY! - Spacious a... Model at Highpoint Terrace starting at $3,700 with a $2.78 price per square foot in the Bayview District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sherwood Forest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1472 12th Ave, Unit 14721472 12th Ave3BR,2BA$3.09
Highpoint TerraceAPPLY NOW FOR FUTURE AVAILABILITY! - Spacious a...2BR,2BA$2.78
27 Fredson Ct, Unit 27 Fredson Ct27 Fredson Ct3BR,2BA$3.60
72 Whitney St, Unit 72 Whitney Street72 Whitney St2BR,1.5BA$3.64
Mt. Sutro Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.61
126 Holloway Ave, Unit 126126 Holloway Ave2BR,1BA$3.20
1459 11th Ave, Unit Classic Victorian 2B1459 11th Ave2BR,1BA$4.10
Hanover Soma WestB92BR,2BA$4.20
1300 26th Avenue1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.78
Parkmerced Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath TH1BR,1BA$4.14

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Sherwood Forest, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #113

Among neighborhoods in San Francisco, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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Getting Around the Sherwood Forest Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA

Walk Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

68 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sherwood Forest Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sherwood Forest?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sherwood Forest is under $2,795.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sherwood Forest?

The cheapest apartment in Sherwood Forest is Westlake Apartments which is listed at $2,160, while the average apartment in Sherwood Forest costs $5,600.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sherwood Forest?

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 58 regular apartments in Sherwood Forest that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Sherwood Forest?

Cheap apartments in Sherwood Forest have an average cost of $426 which is $5,174 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sherwood Forest.

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