Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Hill Extension Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,000 (19 Rentals)

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San FranciscoCA94127

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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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191 Frederick St
Studio Apartments

191 Frederick St

191 Frederick StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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2 Guerrero
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2 Guerrero

2 Guerrero StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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1801 15th St
Studio Apartments

1801 15th St

1801 15th StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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1745 Market St
Studio Apartments

1745 Market St

1745 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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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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Forest Hill Extension, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Forest Hill Extension Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest Hill Extension area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Geary Courtyard priced from $2,111. Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,199. Here are the most affordable Forest Hill Extension apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Geary Courtyard0x1Studio,1BA$2,111
Lakewood Apartments At Lake MercedStudio XStudio,1BA$2,199
Mt. Sutro ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,295
Hanover Soma WestS6Studio,1BA$2,474
3605 20th StreetStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Hill Extension, CA

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest Hill Extension area is the $3.92 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome Model at Parkmerced in the in the Sunnyside neighborhood starting from $5,496. The second greatest value Forest Hill Extension apartment is the 2547 Irving St Model at 2547 Irving St, Unit 2545 starting at $1,300 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Sunset District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Hill Extension apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parkmerced3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome3BR,2.5BA$3.92
2547 Irving St, Unit 25452547 Irving St4BR,2.5BA$0.93
3188 16th St, Unit 31883188 16th St3BR,2BA$4.24
72 Whitney St, Unit 72 Whitney Street72 Whitney St2BR,1.5BA$3.64
1459 11th Ave, Unit Classic Victorian 2B1459 11th Ave2BR,1BA$4.00
30 Brazil Ave, Unit 330 Brazil Ave1BR,1BA$2.79
3627 Cesar Chavez, Unit 43627 Cesar Chavez2BR,1BA$3.89
3509 Mission St, Unit 3509A3509 Mission St2BR,1BA$4.13
456 Silver Ave, Unit 456A Silver Ave456 Silver AveStudio ,1BA$4.00
Geary Courtyard0x1Studio ,1BA$4.24

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Forest Hill Extension, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #37

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Forest Hill Extension Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

74 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Hill Extension Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Forest Hill Extension?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Forest Hill Extension is at Geary Courtyard listed at $2,111.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Forest Hill Extension Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Forest Hill Extension Apartment is $2,625 at Parkmerced.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Forest Hill Extension Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Forest Hill Extension is starting from $2,955 at Parkmerced.

What is the most affordable Forest Hill Extension Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Forest Hill Extension Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parkmerced and starts from $4,375.

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