
Luxury Apartments for Rent in the Central Waterfront Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA (255 Rentals)
The most luxurious Apartments in the Central Waterfront area of San Francisco with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.


100 Van Ness

Hanover Soma West

Channel Mission Bay

Edgewater

NEMA

The Civic

HQ

The Fitzgerald
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Verde

The Canyon

Quincy

TL Residences

1177 Market at Trinity Place

Prism

33 8th at Trinity Place

1188 Mission at Trinity Place
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Bayside Village

AVA 55 Ninth

South Beach Marina Apartments

SoMa Square

Soma at 788

The Brady

Alta Potrero

L Seven

1190 Mission at Trinity Place

Jasper

The George

Fifteen Fifty
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Mason on Mariposa

Mosso

The Paramount

Soma Residences

The Madelon

Astella

777 Tenn

50 Jones
Central Waterfront - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in San Francisco
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855 Brannan

Arc Light

Potrero Launch

O & M

Vance

The Martin

923 Folsom

Windsor at Dogpatch

Avalon Dogpatch

One Henry Adams
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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 | $2,935 | $1,175 | $8,768 |
Central Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,829 | $1,286 | $9,420 |
Central Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,176 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
Central Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,009 | $2,965 | $10,000+ |
Central Waterfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,159 | $1,260 | $8,800 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral Waterfront, San Francisco, CA
Ranked #3
Among neighborhoods in San Francisco, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Central Waterfront, San Francisco, CA
S.F. International High
Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Central Waterfront, San Francisco, and the greater San Francisco area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Luxury Living Rating
This neighborhood has emerged as amongst the finest luxury communities in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like pools, saunas, workout spaces, on-site concierge services, park access, and kitchen details like granite and high-end fixtures. Other luxury items often include tile or hardwood floors, sports like tennis and raquetball, and a full-time security staff or doorman.
Getting Around the Central Waterfront Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA
Walk Score®
82 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
93 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
66 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Central Waterfront
How much are Studio apartments in Central Waterfront?
There are currently 431 Studio Apartments in Central Waterfront with rent ranges from $1,175 to $8,768 with an average price of $2,935.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Central Waterfront Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Central Waterfront ranges from $1,286 to $9,420 with an average monthly rent of $3,829.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Waterfront cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Central Waterfront range from $1,400 to $11,220. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,176.
How expensive are Central Waterfront Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 226 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Central Waterfront on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,965 to $13,975 - averaging $7,009 for the location.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Cheryl Bowman
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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
Written by: Lauren Harrington
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