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The Gateway
460 Davis CtSan Francisco, CA 94111
Apartments for Rent in the North Waterfront Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA (1,891 Rentals)
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Towers at Rincon
88 Howard StSan Francisco, CA 94105
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$1,100 - $2,050
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FOUND Study Nob Hill - Student/Intern
851 California StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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$7,507
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Nob Hill Tower
1221 Jones StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Union-Hyde Apartments
1954-1964 Hyde StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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2351 Powell StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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371 Columbus AveSan Francisco, CA 94133
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MARK HOPKINS
1200 Sacramento StSan Francisco, CA 94108
2040 Franklin St, Unit 1409
2040 Franklin St
San FranciscoCA94109
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$4,250
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44A Varennes St, Unit a
44A Varennes StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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$3,850
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240 Lombard St, Unit SI FL3-ID38
240 Lombard StSan Francisco, CA 94111
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$5,840Studio Apartments Available Aug 6, 2027
720-730-730 Powell St, Unit SI ID1268931P
720-730-730 Powell StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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$3,710
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220 Lombard St, Unit SI FL1-ID1921
220 Lombard StSan Francisco, CA 94111
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$4,720
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240 Lombard St, Unit SI FL9-ID74
240 Lombard StSan Francisco, CA 94111
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$2,950
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2290 Stockton St, Unit SI FL4-ID660
2290 Stockton StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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$3,260
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2290 Stockton St, Unit SI FL4-ID233
2290 Stockton StSan Francisco, CA 94133
1035 Francisco St
San FranciscoCA94109
720-730-730 Powell St
San FranciscoCA94108
2701 Van Ness Ave
San FranciscoCA94109
1224 Sacramento St
San FranciscoCA94108
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1107 Broadway
San FranciscoCA94109
24 Waldo Alley
San FranciscoCA94109
101 Lombard St
San FranciscoCA94111
996 Union St
San FranciscoCA94133
988-990-990 Broadway
San FranciscoCA94133
1925 Leavenworth St
San FranciscoCA94133
1035 Francisco St
San FranciscoCA94109
1344 Greenwich St
San FranciscoCA94109
1000 North Point St
San FranciscoCA94109
875 California St
San FranciscoCA94108
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201 Sansome St
San FranciscoCA94104
1 Steuart Ln
San FranciscoCA94105
101 Lombard St, Unit 901W
101 Lombard St
San FranciscoCA94111
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801 Greenwich St
801 Greenwich StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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Parc Telegraph
1603-1643 Montgomery StSan Francisco, CA 94111
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Telegraph Landing Condos
150-156 Lombard StSan Francisco, CA 94111
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101 Lombard St
101 Lombard StSan Francisco, CA 94111
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950 Columbus Ave
950 Columbus AveSan Francisco, CA 94133
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24-26 Windsor Place
24-28 Windsor PlSan Francisco, CA 94133
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829-833 Union St
829-833 Union StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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666-668 Bay St
666-668 Bay StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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1024-A Filbert St
1024-A Filbert StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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La Mirada Apartments
1100 Union StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1152 Green
1152-1156 Green StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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18-26 Allen St
18-26 Allen StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1090 Chestnut St
1090 Chestnut StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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7th and Taylor
1234 Taylor StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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Fontana East Apartment
1000 North Point StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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60-62 GRENARD Apartments
60-62 Grenard TerSan Francisco, CA 94109
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The Comstock
1333 Jones StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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North Waterfront, San Francisco, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Waterfront?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| North Waterfront Studio Apartments | $4,572 | $1,200 | $5,840 |
| North Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,184 | $2,850 | $7,771 |
| North Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $8,060 | $7,000 | $10,000+ |
| North Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $14,009 | $4,250 | $10,000+ |
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How much does it cost to rent a home in North Waterfront?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $10,698 | $7,450 | $10,000+ |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $21,865 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Best Local Schools in North Waterfront, San Francisco, CA
Garfield Elementary School
San Francisco Unified School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (176)
9 out of 10
Galileo High School
San Francisco Unified School District
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1750)
7 out of 10
Francisco Middle School
San Francisco Unified School District
Public School - Grades 6-8 (496)
5 out of 10
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Family-Friendly Rating
A family-friendly rental property may be just the ticket if you have a son or daughter (or both!) when you rent. North Waterfront has risen to be a top residential area for families, with a score of 3.5 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. This includes features like parks, playgrounds, extra living spaces, features for pets, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and access to the most respected school districts.
Pet Friendly Rating
Do you have furry friends? this area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about North Waterfront
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the North Waterfront area of San Francisco, CA?
As of today, September 27, 2026, there are currently 1,891 available North Waterfront apartments priced from $1,200 to $23,769, with an average monthly rent of $5,679.
How much are Studio apartments in North Waterfront?
There are currently 1,102 Studio Apartments in North Waterfront with rent ranges from $1,200 to $5,840 with an average price of $4,572.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom North Waterfront Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in North Waterfront ranges from $2,850 to $7,771 with an average monthly rent of $5,184.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in North Waterfront cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in North Waterfront range from $7,000 to $12,000. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $8,060.
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