
Student Apartments for Rent in the Central Waterfront Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA (9 Rentals)
Rentals in the Central Waterfront area of San Francisco near campus with by-the-room pricing and amenities for students.


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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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There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Central Waterfront Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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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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Outdoors Rating
We think living with parks and outdoor amenities is critically important. Central Waterfront is now ranked as providing fantastic access to parks and green spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Pet Friendly Rating
Are there pets in your life? this part of San Francisco ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
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?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Student Central Waterfront Apartments
What is the Cheapest Student apartment in Central Waterfront?
Currently the most affordable Student Apartment in Central Waterfront is at FOUND Study San Francisco | Student Housing listed at $875.
How much is the average rent for a Student Central Waterfront Apartment?
The average rent for a Student Apartment in Central Waterfront is $1,362.
What is the largest Student Central Waterfront Apartment for rent?
Today's Student apartment with the most square footage in Central Waterfront is a 240 square feet unit starting from $875 at FOUND Study San Francisco | Student Housing.
What is the average size for Central Waterfront Student Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Student rental in Central Waterfront is currently at 215 sq ft.
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