228 Central Ave
228 Central Ave,
San Francisco, CA 94117
$3,195
Studio
Panhandle
San Francisco, CA
Panhandle - San Francisco, CA
Area Guide
Rent your apartment in the Panhandle neighborhood and enjoy San Francisco's Golden Gate Park any time you want. The neighborhood is only a block wide for much of its 10-block length, so most neighborhood rentals are within steps of Golden Gate Park's panhandle and the trails leading into the heart of that famous open space.
Find your neighbors at a picnic area in the panhandle or at a number of attractions at Golden Gate Park, such as the tranquil Japanese Gardens, the zoo, or the California Academy of Sciences. Explore the park's Spreckels Lake, where model boat lovers launch their creations. Head to the western edge of the park and find Ocean Beach roughly four miles away.
You'll find Tony's Cable Car Restaurant, a local burger hangout complete with old-style neon signs, less than a mile from the panhandle. The closest shopping malls include the Westfield San Francisco Centre and the Potrero Center, both about three miles east.
Rent Trends
As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Panhandle is $1,811 for a studio, $2,941 for one bedroom, $4,080 for two bedrooms, and $2,288 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Panhandle has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
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Studio
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539 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,811/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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578 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,941/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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582 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$4,080/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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0 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,288/month
Average Rent
Transportation
98
Walker's Paradise
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
77
Excellent Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
92
Biker's Paradise
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Buena Vista Park
- Conservatory of Flowers
- Randall Museum
- California Academy of Sciences
- Steinhart Aquarium
Military Bases
Airports
- Metro Oakland International
- San Francisco International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.