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520 Geary

615 Leavenworth

620 Eddy St

675 OFarrell

516 Ellis

665 Eddy

1051 Post

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57 Taylor

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925 Geary Street

1020 Post

3270 21st

Palace Court Apartments LLC.

Hyde Park Apartments LLC.

540 Leavenworth Street

725 Ellis

1050 Post

124 Mason

1028 Howard
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Post Arms Apartments

150 Franklin

750 O'Farrell

810 Eddy

691 O'Farrell

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685 Geary

Geary-Taylor Apartments

OSM Trade Street

Mosser Towers
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709 Geary

O'Farrell Associates LLC.

666 O'Farrell

449 O'Farrell

434 Leavenworth

346 Leavenworth

320 Turk

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570 Jessie
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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 | $3,350 | $1,312 | $5,279 |
| Central Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,296 | $1,286 | $8,610 |
| Central Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,777 | $2,183 | $10,000+ |
| Central Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,054 | $3,000 | $10,000+ |
| Central Waterfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,995 | $5,995 | $5,995 |
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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 $7,161.
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 $155 which is $7,006 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Waterfront.
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