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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Waterfront Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $600 (130 Rentals)
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SF House
229 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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$1,369 - $1,692
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901 Fairfax Ave
901 Fairfax AveSan Francisco, CA 94124
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145 Leavenworth St
145 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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949 Post St
949 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Yerba Buena Commons
88 Perry StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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The Cornelia Suites
641 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1030 Post Street Apartments
1030 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
422 Ellis St
San FranciscoCA94102
420 Ellis St
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The Sophie Maxwell Building
1212 Maryland StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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O & M
680 Indiana StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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Geary Courtyard
639 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Soma Residences
1045 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
1855 Alabama St
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811 Valencia St
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1408 Shafter Ave, Unit 1
1408 Shafter AveSan Francisco, CA 94124
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The Oak SF
55 Oak StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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50 Jones
50 Jones StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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829 Folsom St
San FranciscoCA94107
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$2,862 - $4,645Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 3
HQ
1532 Harrison StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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Fox Plaza
1390 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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L Seven
1222 Harrison StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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500 Beale St, Unit SI FL2-ID151
500 Beale StSan Francisco, CA 94105
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434 Minna St, Unit SI FL4-ID1435
434 Minna StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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The Kelsey Civic Center
240 Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Steamboat Point Apartments
800 The EmbarcaderoSan Francisco, CA 94107
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Columbia Apartments
743 Polk StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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La Fnix at 1950
1950 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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555 EDDY Apartments
555 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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669 ELLIS Apartments
669 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94115
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President Hotel Apartments
935 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Oasis Apartments
351 Turk StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Madonna Residences
350 Golden Gate AveSan Francisco, CA 94102
1906 Mission St
San FranciscoCA94103
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Burnette Apartments
815 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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145 Fell
145 Fell StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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520 Geary
520-524 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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615 Leavenworth
615 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Hyde Park Apartments LLC.
360 Hyde StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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620 Eddy St
620 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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675 OFarrell
675 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Larkin Street Apartments
555 Larkin StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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665 Eddy
665 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1051 Post
1051 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Crescent Cove Apartments
420 Berry StSan Francisco, CA 94158
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1020 Post
1020 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Jekyll Apartments LLC.
138 Hyde StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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57 Taylor
39-57 Taylor StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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3270 21st
3270 21st StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Waterfront?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Waterfront Studio Apartments | $3,359 | $1,312 | $5,721 |
| Central Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,604 | $1,369 | $8,798 |
| Central Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,205 | $2,183 | $10,000+ |
| Central Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,564 | $1,692 | $10,000+ |
| Central Waterfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,384 | $4,384 | $4,384 |
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There are currently 130 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Central Waterfront Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available Central Waterfront Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Waterfront area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at SF House priced from $1,300. Larkin Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here are the most affordable Central Waterfront apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| SF House | Urban Nest | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Larkin Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| 145 Leavenworth St | Studio, 1 full | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| 949 Post St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| Yerba Buena Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,567 |
| The Cornelia Suites | Cornelia Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| TL Residences | Studio, 1 full | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| 650 Ellis | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,745 |
| Hyde Park Apartments LLC. | Large Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Waterfront, CA
As of June 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Waterfront area is the $4.66 price per square foot Alta Plaza A1C Model at Edgewater in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $4,913. The second greatest value Central Waterfront apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at 2334 19th St. starting at $4,800 with a $4.80 price per square foot in the Intermission neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Waterfront apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Edgewater | Alta Plaza A1C | 1BR,1BA | $4.66 |
| 2334 19th St. | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $4.80 |
| Mission Bart Apartments LLC | 2 BDRM | 2BR,1BA | $4.24 |
| Soma Residences | Live/Work Space | 1BR,1BA | $3.80 |
| Trinity Towers Apartments | Renovated 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.80 |
| 901 Fairfax Ave | 901 Fairfax Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| Larkin Street Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.70 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
| Geary Courtyard | 0x1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.73 |
| Hyde Park Apartments LLC. | Large Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.33 |
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Best Local Schools in Central Waterfront, San Francisco, CA
S.F. International High
San Francisco Unified School District
Public School - Grades 6-12 (382)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Waterfront Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central Waterfront?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Waterfront is under $1,795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Waterfront?
The cheapest apartment in Central Waterfront is 1030 Post Street Apartments which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in Central Waterfront costs $7,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Waterfront?
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 6 regular apartments in Central Waterfront 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 Central Waterfront?
Cheap apartments in Central Waterfront have an average cost of $161 which is $6,839 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Waterfront.
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