
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Waterfront Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $603 (139 Rentals) Page 3 of 3
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601 O'Farrell

5th St Apartments

900 Van Ness Ave

The Mariposa

540 Leavenworth Street

The Dudley

Trinity Towers Apartments

The Lofts at One Powell

755 O'Farrell
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3179 23rd St

631 O'Farrell St

766 Harrison St

Jones Street Apartments LLC.

The Quinn

735 O'Farrell

1030-1042 Polk

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Earl Court Apartments

The Wilson
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155 Bartlett

345 6th

1335 Folsom St

College Park Apartments

480-482 Potrero Ave

40 Tiffany

50 Russ St

1085 South Van Ness

2290 Third

750 Harrison St
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3264-3272 Mission

1242-1244 Howard St

50 Jones

3440 20th Street

Slate Residences

Metro At Showplace Square

324 Larkin

793 S Van Ness

99 Rausch St
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 | $3,743 | $1,312 | $8,489 |
| Central Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,886 | $1,795 | $9,735 |
| Central Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,729 | $1,968 | $10,000+ |
| Central Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,198 | $2,174 | $10,000+ |
| Central Waterfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,751 | $7,000 | $10,000+ |
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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 $2,495.
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 $4,922.
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 10 regular apartments in Central Waterfront that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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