
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Panhandle Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $900 (23 Rentals)
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Mercy Family Plaza

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Panhandle?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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North Panhandle Studio Apartments | $3,043 | $1,966 | $4,972 |
North Panhandle 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,568 | $950 | $4,775 |
North Panhandle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,884 | $2,482 | $8,000 |
North Panhandle 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,339 | $2,737 | $7,400 |
North Panhandle 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,458 | $5,845 | $7,500 |
North Panhandle 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,250 | $6,250 | $6,250 |
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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 Studio unit found at Mercy Family Plaza priced from $1,966. Geary Courtyard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,111. Here are the most affordable North Panhandle apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Mercy Family Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,966 |
Geary Courtyard | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $2,111 |
The Fillmore Center | The Telegraph | 1BR,1BA | $2,149 |
210 Church | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,595 |
2000 Post | Ellis (E1A) | Studio,1BA | $2,610 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Panhandle, CA
As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Panhandle area is the $3.47 price per square foot 1227 PAGE STREET Model at 1227 PAGE STREET, Unit 1227 in the in the Japantown neighborhood starting from $6,250. The second greatest value North Panhandle apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at 312 Baker starting at $3,895 with a $3.91 price per square foot in the Japantown 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. |
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1227 PAGE STREET, Unit 1227 | 1227 PAGE STREET | 5BR,1.5BA | $3.47 |
312 Baker | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.91 |
41 Divisadero St, Unit 41A | 41 Divisadero St | 1BR,1BA | $4.48 |
Katsura Apartments | One Bedroom Floor Plan K | 1BR,1BA | $4.58 |
2400 Geary Blvd, Unit 5 | 2400 Geary Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $4.57 |
The Fillmore Center | The Marina | Studio ,1BA | $3.32 |
277 3rd Ave, Unit #5 | 277 3rd Ave | 1BR,1BA | $4.23 |
HQ | Two Bedroom B1A | 2BR,1BA | $5.29 |
Geary Courtyard | 0x1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.24 |
Mercy Family Plaza | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.58 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Panhandle Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North Panhandle?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Panhandle is under $2,799.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Panhandle?
The cheapest apartment in North Panhandle is The Fillmore Center which is listed at $2,149, while the average apartment in North Panhandle costs $6,250.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Panhandle?
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 3 regular apartments in North Panhandle that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in North Panhandle?
Cheap apartments in North Panhandle have an average cost of $228 which is $6,022 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Panhandle.
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