Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Knolls Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,500 (22 Rentals)
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Forest Knolls, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Forest Knolls?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Forest Knolls Studio Apartments | $2,811 | $1,966 | $5,000 |
Forest Knolls 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,294 | $1,500 | $7,553 |
Forest Knolls 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,629 | $2,040 | $10,000+ |
Forest Knolls 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,629 | $2,345 | $2,798 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Forest Knolls, CA
Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025Current apartment rentals in the Forest Knolls, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Forest Knolls Apartments for rent:
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Cheapest Available Forest Knolls Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest Knolls area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 372 7th Ave priced from $1,500. Mercy Family Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,966. Here are the most affordable Forest Knolls apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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372 7th Ave | Private Room in Shared Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Mercy Family Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,966 |
2120 Pacific Ave | No Current Availability | Studio,1BA | $2,250 |
Mt. Sutro Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,395 |
1028 Howard | 2BrMOHCD80 | 2BR,1BA | $2,535 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Knolls, CA
As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest Knolls area is the $2.65 price per square foot No Current Availability Model at 2120 Pacific Ave in the in the NOMA neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Forest Knolls apartment is the 2BrMOHCD80 Model at 1028 Howard starting at $2,535 with a $3.02 price per square foot in the South Of Market neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Knolls apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2120 Pacific Ave | No Current Availability | Studio ,1BA | $2.65 |
1028 Howard | 2BrMOHCD80 | 2BR,1BA | $3.02 |
Vara | 1g | 1BR,1BA | $4.59 |
Alchemy | A11 | 1BR,1BA | $6.32 |
Mt. Sutro Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.00 |
372 7th Ave | 1 bed/1 bath 2nd Flr | 1BR,1BA | $5.11 |
Mercy Family Plaza | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.58 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleForest Knolls, San Francisco, CA
Ranked #69
Among neighborhoods in San Francisco, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Forest Knolls Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA
Walk Score®
71 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
56 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
65 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Knolls Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Forest Knolls?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Forest Knolls is under $4,090.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest Knolls?
The cheapest apartment in Forest Knolls is 372 7th Ave which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in Forest Knolls costs $4,128.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Forest Knolls?
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 232 regular apartments in Forest Knolls 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 Knolls?
Cheap apartments in Forest Knolls have an average cost of $1,444 which is $2,684 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Knolls.
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