Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Panhandle Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,100 (8 Rentals)

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1985 Fulton
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1985 Fulton

1985 Fulton StSan Francisco, CA 94117

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Panhandle, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Panhandle Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Panhandle area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 188 Octavia priced from $1,182. Mercy Family Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,966. Here are the most affordable Panhandle apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
188 Octavia0BD, 1BTH S1Studio,1BA$1,182
Mercy Family PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$1,966
2120 Pacific AveNo Current AvailabilityStudio,1BA$2,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Panhandle, CA

As of March 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Panhandle area is the $3.91 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at 312 Baker in the in the Japantown neighborhood starting from $3,895. The second greatest value Panhandle apartment is the No Current Availability Model at 2120 Pacific Ave starting at $2,250 with a $2.65 price per square foot in the NOMA neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Panhandle apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
312 Baker2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.91
2120 Pacific AveNo Current AvailabilityStudio ,1BA$2.65
1028 Howard2BrMOHCD802BR,1BA$3.02
125 Clayton2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$5.78
AlchemyA111BR,1BA$6.37
Mt. Sutro ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$5.00
188 Octavia0BD, 1BTH S3Studio ,1BA$6.13
Mercy Family PlazaStudioStudio ,1BA$4.58
1132 Page St, Unit #E1132 Page StStudio ,1BA$5.59

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Panhandle, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #83

Among neighborhoods in San Francisco, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Panhandle Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA

Walk Score®

98 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

92 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

77 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Panhandle Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Panhandle?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Panhandle is at 188 Octavia listed at $1,182.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Panhandle Apartment is $2,223 at Mercy Family Plaza.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Panhandle is starting from $2,482 at Mercy Family Plaza.

What is the most affordable Panhandle Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Panhandle Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1028 Howard and starts from $2,798.

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