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

1225 Anza St

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277 3rd Ave, Unit #5, Unit #5

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The Fillmore Center

711 Clayton St

2841 Sacramento St

2000 Post

4th Avenue Apartments

730 Stanyan
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4005 California

1350 Golden Gate Ave

191 Frederick St

Mercy Family Plaza

Webster Tower & Terrace

726 Fillmore

1775 Ofarrell St

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400 Page

940 Hayes
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Fillmore Golden Gate

2199 California

Alamo Square Apartments

3475 16th St

643 Webster

2073-2079 Market St

1630 Sutter

2655 Pine St

2095 California St

1985 Fulton
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555 Buena Vista

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1705 Octavia

1223 Laguna

756 Page

701 Fell

1077 Ashbury

291 Broderick
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2828 Geary

600 Oak

1290 Grove

3715 California

563 Webster

795 Ashbury

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1795 O'Farrell

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Panhandle?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Panhandle Studio Apartments | $3,790 | $3,339 | $4,545 |
| North Panhandle 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,121 | $2,900 | $5,575 |
| North Panhandle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,899 | $2,900 | $10,000+ |
| North Panhandle 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,004 | $5,273 | $7,950 |
| North Panhandle 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,875 | $6,750 | $10,000+ |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katsura Apartments | One Bedroom Floor Plan F | 1BR,1BA | $2,900 |
| The Fillmore Center | The Marina | Studio,1BA | $3,179 |
| 2000 Post | Ellis (E1A) | Studio,1BA | $3,614 |
| 4th Avenue Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3,950 |
| 2175 Market | A03 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fillmore Center | The Skyline | 2BR,2BA | $6.17 |
| 277 3rd Ave, Unit #5 | 277 3rd Ave | 1BR,1BA | $4.62 |
| 4th Avenue Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $6.48 |
| Katsura Apartments | One Bedroom Floor Plan F | 1BR,1BA | $5.32 |
| 2175 Market | A06 | 1BR,1BA | $8.77 |
| 2000 Post | Ellis (E1A) | Studio ,1BA | $7.61 |
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Best Local Schools in 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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