
Apartments for Rent in the Central Waterfront Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA Under $2,000 (85 Rentals)


145 Leavenworth St

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The Cornelia Suites

1030 Post Street Apartments

SF House

225 Ellis St

Yerba Buena Commons

949 Post St - Age 55+

UrbaNests | 1080 Folsom Residences
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1236 Utah St

730 Innes Ave

1764 Quesada Ave

853-855 Memory Ln

1906 Mission St

La Fnix at 1950

Geary Manor

861 Post

650 Ellis
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508 Larkin Street.

525 Leavenworth

535 Leavenworth

381 TURK Apartments

333 Hyde

The Panoramic Soma

610 Hyde St

STEVENSON LOFTS

Central Apartments

570 Jessie
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346 Leavenworth

Marquette Apartments

320 Turk

709 Geary

Mosser Towers

O'Farrell Associates LLC.

449 O'Farrell

666 O'Farrell

434 Leavenworth

Larkin Street Apartments
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OSM Trade Street

Geary-Taylor Apartments

150 Franklin

685 Geary

750 O'Farrell

810 Eddy

691 O'Farrell

676 GEARY Apartments

Post Arms Apartments

1028 Howard
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Waterfront Studio Apartments | $3,350 | $1,312 | $5,279 |
| Central Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,296 | $1,286 | $8,610 |
| Central Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,777 | $2,183 | $10,000+ |
| Central Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,054 | $3,000 | $10,000+ |
| Central Waterfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,995 | $5,995 | $5,995 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral Waterfront, San Francisco, CA
Ranked #4
Among cities in California 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Waterfront
How much are Studio apartments in Central Waterfront?
There are currently 1,064 Studio Apartments in Central Waterfront with rent ranges from $1,312 to $5,279 with an average price of $3,350.
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 $8,610 with an average monthly rent of $4,296.
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 $2,183 to $18,470. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,777.
How expensive are Central Waterfront Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 284 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Central Waterfront on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,000 to $15,995 - averaging $8,054 for the location.
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