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188 Octavia
188 Octavia StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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1028 Howard
1028 Howard StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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825 Post
825 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1509 Hayes StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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Panhandle, San Francisco, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Panhandle?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panhandle Studio Apartments | $2,296 | $1,895 | $5,000 |
| Panhandle 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,052 | $1,708 | $7,504 |
| Panhandle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,257 | $2,040 | $10,000+ |
| Panhandle 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,371 | $2,345 | $5,800 |
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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. 825 Post has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable Panhandle apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 188 Octavia | 0BD, 1BTH S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,182 |
| 825 Post | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| Mercy Family Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,966 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Panhandle, CA
As of March 24, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 312 Baker | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.91 |
| 2120 Pacific Ave | No Current Availability | Studio ,1BA | $2.65 |
| 1028 Howard | 2BrMOHCD80 | 2BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| 125 Clayton | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $5.78 |
| Alchemy | A11 | 1BR,1BA | $6.27 |
| Mt. Sutro Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.00 |
| 188 Octavia | 0BD, 1BTH S3 | Studio ,1BA | $6.13 |
| Mercy Family Plaza | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.58 |
| 825 Post | Studio 1 Bath | Studio ,1BA | $4.69 |
| 1132 Page St, Unit #E | 1132 Page St | Studio ,1BA | $5.59 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePanhandle, San Francisco, CA
Ranked #68
Among neighborhoods in San Francisco, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Panhandle Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Panhandle?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Panhandle is under $3,950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Panhandle?
The cheapest apartment in Panhandle is Mercy Family Plaza which is listed at $2,223, while the average apartment in Panhandle costs $4,209.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 232 regular apartments in 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 Panhandle?
Cheap apartments in Panhandle have an average cost of $731 which is $3,478 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Panhandle.
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