Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Panhandle Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $700 (82 Rentals)

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The Fillmore Center
$3,179 - $7,336
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The Fillmore Center

1475 Fillmore StSan Francisco, CA 94115
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730 Stanyan
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

730 Stanyan

700-730 Stanyan StSan Francisco, CA 94117

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4005 California
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4005 California

4005 California StSan Francisco, CA 94118
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1350 Golden Gate Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1350 Golden Gate Ave

1350 Golden Gate AveSan Francisco, CA 94115
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191 Frederick St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

191 Frederick St

191 Frederick StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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Mercy Family Plaza
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mercy Family Plaza

1509 Hayes StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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726 Fillmore
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

726 Fillmore

726 Fillmore StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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1775 Ofarrell St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1775 Ofarrell St

1775 Ofarrell StSan Francisco, CA 94115
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Preston Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Preston Apartments

2101 Fillmore StSan Francisco, CA 94115
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400 Page
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

400 Page

400 Page StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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940 Hayes
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

940 Hayes

940-942 Hayes StSan Francisco, CA 94117

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Fillmore Golden Gate
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fillmore Golden Gate

1101-1119 Fillmore StSan Francisco, CA 94115
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2199 California
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2199 California

2199 California StSan Francisco, CA 94115
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Alamo Square Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Alamo Square Apartments

1200 Fulton StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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3475 16th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3475 16th St

3475 16th StSan Francisco, CA 94114
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643 Webster
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

643 Webster

643 Webster StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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2073-2079 Market St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2073-2079 Market St

2073-2079 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94114
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1630 Sutter
1 Bedroom Apartments

1630 Sutter

1630 Sutter StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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2655 Pine St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2655 Pine St

2655 Pine StSan Francisco, CA 94115
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2095 California St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2095 California St

2095 California StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1985 Fulton
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1985 Fulton

1985 Fulton StSan Francisco, CA 94117

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1836 McAllister St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1836 McAllister St

1836 McAllister StSan Francisco, CA 94115
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Judah St Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Judah St Apartments

95 Judah StSan Francisco, CA 94122
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555 Buena Vista
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

555 Buena Vista

555 Buena Vista Ave WSan Francisco, CA 94117
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1591 Page
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1591 Page

1591 Page StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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1705 Octavia
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1705 Octavia

1705 Octavia StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1223 Laguna
2 Bedroom Apartments

1223 Laguna

1223-1233 Laguna StSan Francisco, CA 94115
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756 Page
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

756 Page

756 Page StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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701 Fell
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

701 Fell

701 Fell StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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1077 Ashbury
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1077 Ashbury

1077-1081 Ashbury StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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291 Broderick
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

291 Broderick

291 Broderick StSan Francisco, CA 94117

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330 Parnassus Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

330 Parnassus Ave

330 Parnassus AveSan Francisco, CA 94117
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2828 Geary
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2828 Geary

2828 Geary BlvdSan Francisco, CA 94118
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600 Oak
1 Bedroom Apartments

600 Oak

600 Oak StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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1290 Grove
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1290 Grove

1290 Grove StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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3715 California
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3715 California

3715 California StSan Francisco, CA 94118
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563 Webster
1 Bedroom Apartments

563 Webster

563 Webster StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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795 Ashbury
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

795 Ashbury

795-799 Ashbury StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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1795 O'Farrell
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1795 O'Farrell

1795 Ofarrell StSan Francisco, CA 94115

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Cheapest Available North Panhandle Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Panhandle area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Katsura Apartments priced from $2,900. The Fillmore Center has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $3,179. Here are the most affordable North Panhandle apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Katsura ApartmentsOne Bedroom Floor Plan F1BR,1BA$2,900
The Fillmore CenterThe MarinaStudio,1BA$3,179
2000 PostEllis (E1A)Studio,1BA$3,614
4th Avenue ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3,950
2175 MarketA031BR,1BA$4,402

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Panhandle, CA

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Panhandle area is the $6.17 price per square foot The Skyline Model at The Fillmore Center in the in the Lower Nob Hill neighborhood starting from $5,746. The second greatest value North Panhandle apartment is the 277 3rd Ave Model at 277 3rd Ave, Unit #5 starting at $3,000 with a $4.62 price per square foot in the Inner Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Panhandle apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Fillmore CenterThe Skyline2BR,2BA$6.17
277 3rd Ave, Unit #5277 3rd Ave1BR,1BA$4.62
4th Avenue ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$6.48
Katsura ApartmentsOne Bedroom Floor Plan F1BR,1BA$5.32
2175 MarketA061BR,1BA$8.77
2000 PostEllis (E1A)Studio ,1BA$7.61

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North Panhandle, San Francisco, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Panhandle Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in North Panhandle?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in North Panhandle is at The Fillmore Center listed at $3,179.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North Panhandle Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Panhandle Apartment is $2,900 at Katsura Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom North Panhandle Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North Panhandle is starting from $5,746 at The Fillmore Center.

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