634 Masonic Ave
San FranciscoCA94117
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Hill Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $900 (21 Rentals)
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2547 Irving St, Unit 2545
2547 Irving StSan Francisco, CA 94122
610 Oak St
San FranciscoCA94117
1235 24th Ave
San FranciscoCA94122
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988 Corbett Ave
San FranciscoCA94131
45 Pinehurst Way
San FranciscoCA94127
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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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Geary Courtyard
639 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
5516 Fulton St
San FranciscoCA94121
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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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Mt. Sutro Apartments
480 Warren DrSan Francisco, CA 94131
3223 Taraval St
San FranciscoCA94116
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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 | $2,657 | $1,966 | $3,785 |
| Forest Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,339 | $950 | $4,752 |
| Forest Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,668 | $2,482 | $9,250 |
| Forest Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,527 | $2,737 | $7,400 |
| Forest Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,447 | $1,300 | $7,999 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Forest Hill Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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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 $2,111. 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 | $2,111 |
| The Fillmore Center | The Telegraph | 1BR,1BA | $2,149 |
| 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 May 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest Hill 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 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 apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Street | 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 |
| 30 Brazil Ave, Unit 3 | 30 Brazil Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
| The Fillmore Center | The Skyline | 2BR,2BA | $4.03 |
| 380 Monterey Blvd #205 | 380 Monterey Blvd #205 | 2BR,2BA | $4.26 |
| Geary Courtyard | 0x1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.24 |
| Mercy Family Plaza | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.58 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleForest Hill, San Francisco, CA
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Among neighborhoods in San Francisco, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
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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 $2,649.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Forest Hill is The Fillmore Center which is listed at $2,149, while the average apartment in Forest Hill costs $6,245.
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 $171 which is $6,074 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Hill.
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