
Apartments for Rent in the Central Waterfront Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA (1,960 Rentals)


100 Van Ness

Channel Mission Bay

Edgewater

Hanover Soma West

The Civic

NEMA

Geary Courtyard

HQ
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The Fitzgerald

The Canyon

Quincy

TL Residences

1177 Market at Trinity Place

Prism

33 8th at Trinity Place

L Seven

The Cornelia Suites

Bayside Village
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Soma at 788

The Brady

Verde

Alta Potrero

1190 Mission at Trinity Place
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1188 Mission at Trinity Place

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Chorus

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The George

Fifteen Fifty

Mason on Mariposa

Mosso

The Paramount
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Soma Residences

The Madelon

Astella

777 Tenn

50 Jones

855 Brannan

Arc Light

Potrero Launch
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Waterfront?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Central Waterfront Studio Apartments | $2,914 | $1,175 | $8,768 |
Central Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,811 | $1,286 | $9,420 |
Central Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,198 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
Central Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,986 | $2,965 | $10,000+ |
Central Waterfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,137 | $1,260 | $8,800 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral Waterfront, San Francisco, CA
Ranked #4
Among neighborhoods in San Francisco, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Central Waterfront, San Francisco, CA
S.F. International High
Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including San Francisco. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Family-Friendly Rating
When renting for a family with children, location matters. Amongst all of the neighborhoods in San Francisco, Central Waterfront has emerged as one of the best-regarded submarkets for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. These features include things like green spaces, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and great education.
Outdoors Rating
Do you like the outdoors? this neighborhood has a reputation as providing great access to parks and greenspace, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Luxury Living Rating
Central Waterfront has risen to be one of the best higher-end neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like saunas, pools, sport courts, maid services, and kitchen details like granite and high-end fixtures. Other luxury items often include wood-burning fireplaces, tennis courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.
Pet Friendly Rating
Are there dogs and cats in your life? this section of San Francisco has come to be amongst the finest communities for dog and cat owners, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Getting Around the Central Waterfront Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA
Walk Score®
82 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
93 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
66 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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 Central Waterfront
How much are Studio apartments in Central Waterfront?
There are currently 431 Studio Apartments in Central Waterfront with rent ranges from $1,175 to $8,768 with an average price of $2,914.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Central Waterfront Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Central Waterfront ranges from $1,286 to $9,420 with an average monthly rent of $3,811.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Waterfront cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Central Waterfront range from $1,400 to $11,090. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,198.
How expensive are Central Waterfront Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 226 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Central Waterfront on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,965 to $13,975 - averaging $6,986 for the location.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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