1236 Utah St
San FranciscoCA94110
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Waterfront Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $600 (152 Rentals)
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SF House
229 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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949 Post St - Age 55+
949 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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88 Perry StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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641 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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145 Leavenworth St
145 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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1030 Post Street Apartments
1030 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
1825 Mission St
San FranciscoCA94103
414 Bryant St
San FranciscoCA94107
414 Bryant St
San FranciscoCA94107
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1764 Quesada Ave
San FranciscoCA94124
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$2,120 - $2,808
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Geary Courtyard
639 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Soma Residences
1045 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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O & M
680 Indiana StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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$2,359 - $3,383
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The Wilson
973 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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$2,493 - $3,424
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1190 Mission at Trinity Place
1190 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
522 Geary St
San FranciscoCA94102
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Prism
1028 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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50 Jones
50 Jones StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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$2,673 - $4,157
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$2,617 - $4,101
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1532 Harrison StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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811 Valencia St
San FranciscoCA94110
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150 Van Ness
150 Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94102
747 Natoma St
San FranciscoCA94103
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The Oak SF
55 Oak StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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$2,879 - $3,025
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1188 Mission at Trinity Place
1188 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
500 Beale St
San FranciscoCA94105
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$2,948 - $4,124
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Vara
1600 15th StSan Francisco, CA 94103
130-136-136 Mullen Ave
San FranciscoCA94110
180 Brannan St
San FranciscoCA94107
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434 Minna St
434 Minna StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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246 Ritch St
246 Ritch StSan Francisco, CA 94107
657 Kansas St
San FranciscoCA94107
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The Civic
101-103 Polk StSan Francisco, CA 94102
1210 Newhall St
San FranciscoCA94124
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434 Minna St
434 Minna StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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Fox Plaza
1390 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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1863 Mission St
1863 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
4 Bayside Village Pl
San FranciscoCA94107
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$3,105 - $9,865
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L Seven
1222 Harrison StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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$3,174 - $6,602
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The Brady
1 Brady 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
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Hyde Park Apartments LLC.
360 Hyde StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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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 |
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| Central Waterfront Studio Apartments | $3,288 | $1,312 | $5,283 |
| Central Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,267 | $1,795 | $7,780 |
| Central Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,495 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
| Central Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,971 | $3,000 | $10,000+ |
| Central Waterfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,291 | $5,995 | $8,879 |
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Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 152 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. 949 Post St - Age 55+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,545. 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 |
| 949 Post St - Age 55+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| 540 Leavenworth Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,575 |
| 925 Geary Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Larkin Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| 145 Leavenworth St | Studio, 1 full | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| TL Residences | Studio, 1 full | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| OSM Trade Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,845 |
| 825 Post | Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Waterfront, CA
As of April 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Waterfront area is the $4.22 price per square foot 959 York St Model at 959 York St, Unit A in the in the Mission District neighborhood starting from $3,900. The second greatest value Central Waterfront apartment is the Plan SB Loft Model at Bennett Lofts starting at $3,997 with a $4.49 price per square foot in the South Of Market 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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| 959 York St, Unit A | 959 York St | 2BR,1BA | $4.22 |
| Bennett Lofts | Plan SB Loft | Studio ,1BA | $4.49 |
| Trinity Towers Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.60 |
| The Lofts at One Powell | H2 0X1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.60 |
| Larkin Street Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.88 |
| Marquette Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.51 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
| 781 O'Farrell | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $4.93 |
| Geary Courtyard | 0x1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.26 |
| 925 Geary Street | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.78 |
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Best Local Schools in Central Waterfront, San Francisco, CA
Daniel Webster Elementary School
San Francisco Unified School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (0)
8 out of 10
S.F. International High
San Francisco Unified School District
Public School - Grades 6-12 (0)
2 out of 10
Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle
San Francisco Unified School District
Public School - Grades 6-8 (0)
6 out of 10
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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Central Waterfront, San Francisco, and the greater San Francisco area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment complexes for the kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
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 $1,895.
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 $7,197.
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 3 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 $156 which is $7,041 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Waterfront.
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