Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Forest Knolls Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,895 (4 Rentals)
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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 | $2,221 | $1,895 | $5,000 |
Forest Knolls 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,434 | $1,708 | $4,457 |
Forest Knolls 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,909 | $2,040 | $6,550 |
Forest Knolls 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,629 | $2,345 | $2,798 |
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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
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 $2,535.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest Knolls?
The cheapest apartment in Forest Knolls is 825 Post which is listed at $1,895, while the average apartment in Forest Knolls costs $3,770.
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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