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The Sophie Maxwell
1212 Maryland StSan Francisco, CA 94107
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Waterfront Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $600 (49 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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The Cornelia Suites
641 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1045 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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1030 Post Street Apartments
1030 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
420 Ellis St
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731-753 & 743 Polk Street; 807 Ellis Street (1359rc)
743 Polk 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Waterfront Studio Apartments | $3,136 | $1,273 | $10,000+ |
| Central Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,977 | $1,431 | $10,000+ |
| Central Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,142 | $1,591 | $10,000+ |
| Central Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,817 | $2,965 | $10,000+ |
| Central Waterfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,214 | $7,000 | $9,428 |
| Central Waterfront 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,995 | $6,995 | $6,995 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at FOUND Study San Francisco priced from $700. 731-753 & 743 Polk Street; 807 Ellis Street (1359rc) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Central Waterfront apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOUND Study San Francisco | Private Room | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| 731-753 & 743 Polk Street; 807 Ellis Street (1359rc) | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| The Sophie Maxwell | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,273 |
| SF House | Urban Nest | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| 516 Ellis | 1 Efficiency 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| 949 Post St - Age 55+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| The Cornelia Suites | Cornelia Suites Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| 650 Ellis | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,645 |
| TL Residences | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,775 |
| Soma Residences | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,779 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Waterfront, CA
As of December 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Waterfront area is the $3.66 price per square foot 1 Bed, 1 Bath Model at Bennett Lofts in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $3,109. The second greatest value Central Waterfront apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment Model at 635 Ellis starting at $2,895 with a $4.17 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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| Bennett Lofts | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.66 |
| 635 Ellis | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $4.17 |
| 455 Hyde | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
| The Lofts at One Powell | H2 0X1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.11 |
| 610 Leavenworth | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $4.00 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
| 650 Ellis | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $3.89 |
| The Sophie Maxwell | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.48 |
| 731-753 & 743 Polk Street; 807 Ellis Street (1359rc) | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.69 |
| FOUND Study San Francisco | Student Housing | Double | 1BR,1BA | $3.12 |
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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 8-12 (401)
3 out of 10
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San Francisco Unified School District
Public School - Grades 6-8 (257)
7 out of 10
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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 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 $1,779.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Waterfront?
The cheapest apartment in Central Waterfront is FOUND Study San Francisco which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Central Waterfront costs $8,214.
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 $287 which is $7,927 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Waterfront.
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