
Apartments for Rent in the Central Waterfront Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA Under $1,500 (29 Rentals)


580 Ofarrell St

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853-855 Memory Ln
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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 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Central Waterfront Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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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
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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.
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