
Apartments for Rent in the North Waterfront Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA (1,886 Rentals)


The Gateway

1000 Chestnut Street Apartments

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Nob Hill Tower

Union-Hyde Apartments

URBANESTS | 371 Columbus Avenue

1515 Greenwich St

MARK HOPKINS

1015 Francisco St, Unit 2

240 Lombard St
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1021 Greenwich St

240 Lombard St

240 Lombard St

640 Broadway

1107 Broadway

1224 Sacramento St

1155 Jones St

1512 Pacific Ave

2290 Stockton St

2290 Stockton St
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1010 Grant Ave

1012 Grant Ave

1219 Vallejo St

1127 Filbert St

29-29 Pleasant St

1154 Union St

558-560-560 Greenwich St

1447 Lombard St

466 Columbus Ave

1856 Pacific Ave
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1800 Pacific Ave

666 Jackson St

801 Greenwich St

Parc Telegraph

Telegraph Landing Condos

101 Lombard St

950 Columbus Ave

24-26 Windsor Place

829-833 Union St

666-668 Bay St
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1024-A Filbert St

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1090 Chestnut St

18-26 Allen St

7th and Taylor

Fontana East Apartment

60-62 GRENARD Apartments

The Comstock
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including San Francisco. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment complexes for the kids, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
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 3.5 out of 4.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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Naturally, going away to college or university is super exciting in and of itself. It’s the prelude to the rest of your life, not to mention an unforgettable experience all its own.

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Deciding to move to San Francisco for work is a huge deal. San Fran is exciting and just weird enough to let you know you’re in for an amazing adventure, right from day one.

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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
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Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.