Cheap Homes for Rent in Central Waterfront Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,700 (24 Rentals)

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Central Waterfront, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Waterfront Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Waterfront area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at FOUND Study San Francisco priced from $700. Oasis Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable Central Waterfront apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
FOUND Study San FranciscoDouble1BR,1BA$700
Oasis ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
229 EllisSmall RoomStudio,1BA$1,350
Jekyll Apartments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,595
TL ResidencesStudio with Murphy BedStudio,1BA$1,659

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Waterfront, CA

As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Waterfront area is the $2.76 price per square foot 17 Kiska Rd Model at 17 Kiska Rd in the in the Bayview District neighborhood starting from $4,125. The second greatest value Central Waterfront apartment is the 4 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at 324 Larkin starting at $6,095 with a $4.38 price per square foot in the South Of Market neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Waterfront apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
17 Kiska Rd17 Kiska Rd3BR,2BA$2.76
324 Larkin4 Bed 2.5 Bath4BR,2.5BA$4.38
168 Lexington St, Unit 168168 Lexington St4BR,1.5BA$4.17
Hanover Soma WestA71BR,1BA$4.11
Bennett Lofts1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.47
324 Elsie St, Unit A324 Elsie StStudio ,1BA$4.36
Geary Courtyard0x1Studio ,1BA$4.24
747 EllisStudio 1 BathStudio ,1BA$4.34
750 O'FarrellStudio 1 BathStudio ,1BA$4.36
650 EllisStudio 1 BathStudio ,1BA$4.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Waterfront

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Waterfront?

There are currently 1871 Apartments for Rent in Central Waterfront, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,175 to $13,975. There are also 196 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Waterfront ranging from $1,750 to $20,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central Waterfront?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central Waterfront ranges from $1,750 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,733.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Central Waterfront?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Central Waterfront range from $2,965 to $13,975, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,000 to $20,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,260.

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