
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Knolls Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,700 (6 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Forest Knolls area of San Francisco.


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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 | $2,226 | $1,895 | $5,000 |
Forest Knolls 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,325 | $1,708 | $4,452 |
Forest Knolls 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,878 | $2,040 | $6,550 |
Forest Knolls 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,629 | $2,345 | $2,798 |
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There are currently 6 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Forest Knolls Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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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 Studio unit found at 825 Post priced from $1,895. 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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825 Post | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
Mercy Family Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,966 |
2120 Pacific Ave | No Current Availability | Studio,1BA | $2,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Knolls, CA
As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest Knolls area is the $7.05 price per square foot B1 Model at Avalon Sunset Towers in the in the Twin Peaks West neighborhood starting from $6,222. The second greatest value Forest Knolls apartment is the No Current Availability Model at 2120 Pacific Ave starting at $2,250 with a $2.65 price per square foot in the NOMA 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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Avalon Sunset Towers | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $7.05 |
2120 Pacific Ave | No Current Availability | Studio ,1BA | $2.65 |
1028 Howard | 2BrMOHCD80 | 2BR,1BA | $3.02 |
144 Locksley Ave | 144 Locksley Ave | 2BR,1BA | $4.75 |
Mt. Sutro Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.79 |
Mercy Family Plaza | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.58 |
825 Post | Studio 1 Bath | Studio ,1BA | $4.95 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleForest Knolls, San Francisco, CA
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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
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 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 $3,610.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest Knolls?
The cheapest apartment in Forest Knolls is Mercy Family Plaza which is listed at $2,223, while the average apartment in Forest Knolls costs $3,595.
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 10 regular apartments in Forest Knolls that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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