What is the average rent in Forest Hill?

Current residents of Forest Hill pay a median rent of $3,501/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases. Fairway has too few available listings here to state an asking rent.

What income do I need to rent in Forest Hill?

At the 30% rule, the $3,501/mo median that current residents of Forest Hill pay (Census estimate) takes about $140,040 a year in gross income. Asking rents for homes available now can be higher. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Forest Hill?

9% of Forest Hill's 2,034 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Forest Hill right now?

1 rental is available in Forest Hill right now, across the 1 rental property Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is Forest Hill cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Forest Hill's $3,501/mo median is 32% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Forest Hill, priced and graded.

Current residents of Forest Hill pay a median of $3,501/mo (Census estimate) — 32% above the SF Bay Area average and 150% above the national one. 9% of the 2,034 people here rent. Fairway tracks 1 Forest Hill property across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Forest Hill?

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
2 Bedroom	$6,250/mo	100%	1	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Forest Hill, computed at page load. Availability refreshed continuously.

Rent affordability

Household income

$/yr

Comfortable is the 30% rule; landlords here typically require 2.5–3× the monthly rent in gross income.

Who rents in Forest Hill

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Forest Hill pay in rent (Census data).

$1,500–$1,999

28%

$2,000+

72%

Is Forest Hill a good place to live?

Yes: Forest Hill grades A+ overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on cost of living.

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsA-

Cost of LivingC-

Safety—

NightlifeA+

Outdoor ActivitiesA

WalkabilityA+

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAsking rentListings availableOverall

Forest Hill—1A+

Golden Gate Heights$5,97314A+

Laguna Honda—0A

Forest Knolls$9,9505A+

West Portal—1A+

Parnassus Heights$3,3954A+

Midtown Terrace—0A

Inner Sunset$5,29913A+

St. Francis Wood—1A+

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Forest Hill.

Population2,034

Median Income$223K

White

46%

Asian

34%

Hispanic

12%

Two or More

Black

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Forest Hill get to work.

Drive Alone37%

Walk/Bike5%

Work from Home43%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Forest Hill.

Home Types

Single Family

83%

Townhouse

Large Apt Building

Small Apt Building

Home Age

2000–Present

1980–1999

1960–1979

1940–1959

23%

Before 1939

55%

Renting in Forest Hill, explained

What is the average rent in Forest Hill?: Current residents of Forest Hill pay a median rent of $3,501/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases. Fairway has too few available listings here to state an asking rent.
Is Forest Hill a good place to live?: Yes: Forest Hill grades A+ overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on cost of living.
What income do I need to rent in Forest Hill?: At the 30% rule, the $3,501/mo median that current residents of Forest Hill pay (Census estimate) takes about $140,040 a year in gross income. Asking rents for homes available now can be higher. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Forest Hill?: 9% of Forest Hill's 2,034 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Forest Hill right now?: 1 rental is available in Forest Hill right now, across the 1 rental property Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Forest Hill cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Forest Hill's $3,501/mo median is 32% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

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