
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central Waterfront Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA (886 Rentals)


Edgewater

100 Van Ness

HQ

150 Van Ness

The Civic

Hanover Soma West

The Fitzgerald

Quincy
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1177 Market at Trinity Place

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L Seven

1190 Mission at Trinity Place

Jasper

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Soma at 788

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Vance

Fifteen Fifty

Mason on Mariposa

Prism

Mosso

The Paramount

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The Brady

Verde

The Canyon

Astella

50 Jones

SoMa Square

777 Tenn

The Oak SF

1030 Post Street Apartments

O & M
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The Martin

855 Brannan

923 Folsom

Avalon Dogpatch

Fox Plaza

The Wilson

Olume Apartments

Brick + Iron Lofts at Dogpatch

Avalon at Mission Bay

MB360
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Central Waterfront, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Waterfront?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Waterfront Studio Apartments | $3,128 | $1,312 | $10,000+ |
Central Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,975 | $1,795 | $10,000+ |
| Central Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,168 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
| Central Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,058 | $2,965 | $10,000+ |
| Central Waterfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,115 | $7,000 | $9,230 |
| Central Waterfront 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,995 | $6,995 | $6,995 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 886 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Central Waterfront Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Largest Available Central Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Central Waterfront area of San Francisco, CA is found at Hanover Soma West and is listed at 1,228 square feet priced from $4,002. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover Soma West | A12 | 1,228 Sq Ft | $4,002 |
| L Seven | A23 | 1,019 Sq Ft | $4,275 |
| MB360 | Orbit | 989 Sq Ft | $4,447 |
| The George | 1G Den | 885 Sq Ft | $4,765 |
| Soma at 788 | A6 | 874 Sq Ft | $4,049 |
| Avalon at Mission Bay | A3-M | 860 Sq Ft | $4,145 |
| NEMA | A3 | 845 Sq Ft | $4,606 |
| Bennett Lofts | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 602 Sq Ft | $3,157 |
Cheapest Available Central Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Central Waterfront of San Francisco, CA is the Private Room Model starting from $700 at FOUND Study San Francisco. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Central Waterfront is currently $3,975. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| FOUND Study San Francisco | Private Room | $700 |
| The Sophie Maxwell | 1 + 1 | $1,431 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $1,795 |
| Larkin Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | $1,995 |
| 540 Leavenworth Street | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | $2,200 |
| Soma Residences | One Bedroom | $2,260 |
| 1190 Mission at Trinity Place | Jr. 1 Bed, 1 Bath | $2,330 |
| 455 Hyde | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $2,395 |
| 781 O'Farrell | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $2,395 |
| 1188 Mission at Trinity Place | 1 Bed JR C | $2,569 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral Waterfront, San Francisco, CA
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Among cities in California 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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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Central Waterfront Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Central Waterfront with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Central Waterfront is at FOUND Study San Francisco listed at $700.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Central Waterfront Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Central Waterfront is $3,975.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Central Waterfront Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Central Waterfront is a 1,228 square feet unit starting from $4,002 at Hanover Soma West.
What is the average size for Central Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Central Waterfront is currently 670 sq ft.
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