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

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Avalon Sunset Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Avalon Sunset Towers

8 Locksley AveSan Francisco, CA 94122

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275 Grattan
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

275 Grattan

275 Grattan StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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1318-1322 7th Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

1318-1322 7th Ave

1318-1322 7th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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1500 7th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1500 7th Ave

1500 7th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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1755 7th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1755 7th Ave

1755 7th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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1410-1412 Willard St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1410-1412 Willard St

1410-1412 Willard StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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102 Locksley
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

102 Locksley

102 LocksleySan Francisco, CA 94122
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485 Warren Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

485 Warren Dr

485 Warren DrSan Francisco, CA 94131
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435 Warren Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

435 Warren Dr

435 Warren DrSan Francisco, CA 94131
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475-477 Crestmont Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

475-477 Crestmont Dr

475-477 Crestmont DrSan Francisco, CA 94131
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1343 4th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1343 4th Ave

1343 4th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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321 Parnassus Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

321 Parnassus Ave

321 Parnassus AveSan Francisco, CA 94117
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1120 Stanyan St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1120 Stanyan St

1120 Stanyan StSan Francisco, CA 94117

Forest Knolls, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Forest Knolls, CA

Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
372 7th AvePrivate Room in Shared Apartment1BR,1BA$1,500
Mercy Family PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$1,966
2120 Pacific AveNo Current AvailabilityStudio,1BA$2,250
Mt. Sutro ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,395
1028 Howard2BrMOHCD802BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2120 Pacific AveNo Current AvailabilityStudio ,1BA$2.65
1028 Howard2BrMOHCD802BR,1BA$3.02
Vara1g1BR,1BA$4.59
AlchemyA111BR,1BA$6.32
Mt. Sutro ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$5.00
372 7th Ave1 bed/1 bath 2nd Flr1BR,1BA$5.11
Mercy Family PlazaStudioStudio ,1BA$4.58

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Forest Knolls, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #69

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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

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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