Apartments for Rent in the North Waterfront Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA (1,891 Rentals)

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Towers at Rincon
$5,663 - $7,720
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Towers at Rincon

88 Howard StSan Francisco, CA 94105
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Nob Hill Tower
$7,507 - $9,507
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Nob Hill Tower

1221 Jones StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Bay Living Like a Local: The Insider's Guide to Life and Renting in San Francisco, CA

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property at 533A Greenwich St

$6,500

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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533A Greenwich St, Unit 533-A

533A Greenwich St
San FranciscoCA94133
property at 1004 Filbert St

$9,800

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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1004 Filbert St, Unit 1004 Filbert

1004 Filbert St
San FranciscoCA94133

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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property at 1111 Bay St

$7,035

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1111 Bay St
San FranciscoCA94123

Where to Live, Where to Work: Your Guide to Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near San Francisco's 5 Best Employers

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801 Greenwich St
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801 Greenwich St

801 Greenwich StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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Parc Telegraph
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Parc Telegraph

1603-1643 Montgomery StSan Francisco, CA 94111
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101 Lombard St
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101 Lombard St

101 Lombard StSan Francisco, CA 94111
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950 Columbus Ave
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950 Columbus Ave

950 Columbus AveSan Francisco, CA 94133

San Francisco's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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24-26 Windsor Place
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

24-26 Windsor Place

24-28 Windsor PlSan Francisco, CA 94133
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829-833 Union St
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829-833 Union St

829-833 Union StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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666-668 Bay St
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666-668 Bay St

666-668 Bay StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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1024-A Filbert St
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1024-A Filbert St

1024-A Filbert StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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1152 Green
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1152 Green

1152-1156 Green StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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18-26 Allen St
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18-26 Allen St

18-26 Allen StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1090 Chestnut St
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1090 Chestnut St

1090 Chestnut StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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7th and Taylor
2 Bedroom Apartments

7th and Taylor

1234 Taylor StSan Francisco, CA 94108

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North Waterfront, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Francisco

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Bay area for affordable living. Find your perfect San Francisco Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 4.0 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, August 13, 2026, there are currently 1,891 available North Waterfront apartments priced from $1,200 to $25,206, with an average monthly rent of $6,855.

How much are Studio apartments in North Waterfront?

There are currently 1,106 Studio Apartments in North Waterfront with rent ranges from $1,200 to $5,130 with an average price of $3,485.

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 $7,938 with an average monthly rent of $5,016.

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 $6,749 to $12,000. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $8,604.

How expensive are North Waterfront Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 216 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in North Waterfront on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $8,395 to $25,206 - averaging $13,137 for the location.

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