
Studio Apartments for Rent in the Central Waterfront Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA (1,085 Rentals)


The Civic

Channel Mission Bay

Edgewater

100 Van Ness

NEMA

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Hanover Soma West

TL Residences

HQ

145 Leavenworth St
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Alta Potrero

33 8th at Trinity Place

L Seven

1190 Mission at Trinity Place

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Jasper

1188 Mission at Trinity Place

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Geary Courtyard

Soma at 788

The Cornelia Suites
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Fifteen Fifty

Mason on Mariposa

Soma Residences

The Sophie Maxwell Building

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The Brady

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Mission Rock

Quincy

Astella

777 Tenn

50 Jones
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Bayside Village

O & M

The Martin

Avalon Dogpatch

Fox Plaza

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The Wilson

Olume Apartments

Brick + Iron Lofts at Dogpatch

Vara

SoMa Square
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Rincon Green

Avalon at Mission Bay

Yerba Buena Commons

SF House

Modera Rincon Hill

OSM 272 Ninth LP

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The Oak SF

UrbaNests | 1080 Folsom Residences

949 Post St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Waterfront?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
Central Waterfront Studio Apartments | $3,359 | $1,312 | $5,721 |
| Central Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,604 | $1,369 | $8,798 |
| Central Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,205 | $2,183 | $10,000+ |
| Central Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,564 | $1,692 | $10,000+ |
| Central Waterfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,384 | $4,384 | $4,384 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 1085 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Central Waterfront Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Largest Available Central Waterfront Studio Apartments
The largest available Studio apartment unit in the Central Waterfront area of San Francisco, CA is found at Jasper and is listed at 738 square feet priced from $5,259. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper | SP-23 | 738 Sq Ft | $5,259 |
| Bennett Lofts | Plan SA | 640 Sq Ft | $3,577 |
| Larkin Street Apartments | Studio | 554 Sq Ft | $1,495 |
| The Brady | Studio-S2.0 | 530 Sq Ft | $4,036 |
| Hanover Soma West | S10 | 526 Sq Ft | $4,179 |
| Windsor at Dogpatch | S6 | 522 Sq Ft | $4,004 |
| L Seven | S2 | 500 Sq Ft | $2,922 |
| Geary Courtyard | 0x1 | 498 Sq Ft | $2,356 |
| NEMA | SC | 492 Sq Ft | $3,848 |
| 50 Jones | The Polk | 491 Sq Ft | $2,956 |
Cheapest Available Central Waterfront Studio Apartments
Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit Central Waterfront of San Francisco, CA is the Urban Nest Model starting from $1,300 at SF House. The average price for all Studio apartments in Central Waterfront is currently $3,359. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| SF House | Urban Nest | $1,300 |
| Larkin Street Apartments | Studio | $1,495 |
| 145 Leavenworth St | Studio, 1 full | $1,545 |
| 949 Post St | Studio | $1,545 |
| Yerba Buena Commons | Studio | $1,567 |
| The Cornelia Suites | Cornelia Studio | $1,600 |
| TL Residences | Studio, 1 full | $1,695 |
| 650 Ellis | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | $1,745 |
| 925 Geary Street | Studio | $1,795 |
| Hyde Park Apartments LLC. | Large Studio | $1,795 |
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Best Local Schools in Central Waterfront, San Francisco, CA
S.F. International High
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California including Central Waterfront, San Francisco, and the greater San Francisco area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Central Waterfront Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Central Waterfront with Studio?
Currently the most affordable Studio in Central Waterfront is at SF House listed at $1,300.
How much is the average rent for a Studio Central Waterfront Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Central Waterfront is $3,359.
What is the largest available Studio Central Waterfront Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Central Waterfront is a 738 square feet unit starting from $5,259 at Jasper.
What is the average size for Central Waterfront Studio Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Studio rental in Central Waterfront is currently 444 sq ft.
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