33 Ora Way
San FranciscoCA94131
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Hill Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,200 (23 Rentals)
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2547 Irving St, Unit 2545
2547 Irving StSan Francisco, CA 94122
988 Corbett Ave
San FranciscoCA94131
101 Urbano Dr
San FranciscoCA94127
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4742 Mission St, Unit 103
4742 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94112
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from $1,966Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Mercy Family Plaza
1509 Hayes StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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from $1,970Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Geary Courtyard
639 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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from $2,128Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Fillmore Center
1475 Fillmore StSan Francisco, CA 94115
1337-1339-1339 8th Ave
San FranciscoCA94122
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from $2,199Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced
515 John Muir DrSan Francisco, CA 94132
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2379 30th Ave
San FranciscoCA94116
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1532 Harrison StSan Francisco, CA 94103
646 Corbett Ave
San FranciscoCA94114
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from $2,295Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Mt. Sutro Apartments
480 Warren DrSan Francisco, CA 94131
533 Masonic Ave
San FranciscoCA94117
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Forest Hill, San Francisco, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Forest Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill Studio Apartments | $2,620 | $1,966 | $3,988 |
| Forest Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,377 | $1,225 | $5,276 |
| Forest Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,539 | $1,731 | $9,250 |
| Forest Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,470 | $2,737 | $7,400 |
| Forest Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,998 | $1,300 | $7,999 |
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Cheapest Available Forest Hill Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest Hill area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Mercy Family Plaza priced from $1,966. Geary Courtyard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,970. Here are the most affordable Forest Hill apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Family Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,966 |
| Geary Courtyard | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $1,970 |
| The Fillmore Center | The Marina | Studio,1BA | $2,128 |
| Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced | Studio X | Studio,1BA | $2,199 |
| Mt. Sutro Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Hill, CA
As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest Hill area is the $3.47 price per square foot 1227 PAGE STREET Model at 1227 PAGE STREET, Unit 1227 in the in the Japantown neighborhood starting from $6,250. The second greatest value Forest Hill apartment is the 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome Model at Parkmerced starting at $5,496 with a $3.92 price per square foot in the Sunnyside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1227 PAGE STREET, Unit 1227 | 1227 PAGE STREET | 5BR,1.5BA | $3.47 |
| Parkmerced | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $3.92 |
| 2547 Irving St, Unit 2545 | 2547 Irving St | 4BR,2.5BA | $0.93 |
| 72 Whitney St, Unit 72 Whitney St | 72 Whitney St | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.64 |
| 1459 11th Ave, Unit Classic Victorian 2B | 1459 11th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $4.00 |
| 312 Baker | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.91 |
| 380 Monterey Blvd #205 | 380 Monterey Blvd #205 | 2BR,2BA | $4.26 |
| 4742 Mission St, Unit 103 | 4742 Mission St | 2BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| 1500 Irving Street | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.41 |
| Geary Courtyard | 0x1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.96 |
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4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Forest Hill, San Francisco, CA
West Portal Elementary
San Francisco Unified School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (583)
8 out of 10
Hoover (Herbert) Middle
San Francisco Unified School District
Public School - Grades 6-8 (938)
7 out of 10
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Getting Around the Forest Hill Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA
Walk Score®
79 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
58 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
75 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
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 Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Forest Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Forest Hill is under $2,459.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Forest Hill is Mercy Family Plaza which is listed at $2,223, while the average apartment in Forest Hill costs $7,350.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Forest Hill?
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 6 regular apartments in Forest Hill 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 Forest Hill?
Cheap apartments in Forest Hill have an average cost of $152 which is $7,198 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Hill.
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