Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Waterfront Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $900 (35 Rentals)

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1600 Larkin St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1600 Larkin St

1600 Larkin StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1408 California
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1408 California

1400-1408 California StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1055 Mason
Studio Apartments

1055 Mason

1055 Mason StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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1369 Hyde
Studio Apartments

1369 Hyde

1369 Hyde StSan Francisco, CA 94109

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Low Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Low Apartments

1060 Powell StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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Sugar Hill Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sugar Hill Apartments

1618-1632 Mason StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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1571 Sacramento
1 Bedroom Apartments

1571 Sacramento

1571 Sacramento StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1200 Francisco
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1200 Francisco

1200 Francisco StSan Francisco, CA 94123
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1455 Filbert St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1455 Filbert St

1455 Filbert StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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2440 Van Ness Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2440 Van Ness Ave

2440 Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94109
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2901 Van Ness Ave
Studio Apartments

2901 Van Ness Ave

2901 Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1301 Leavenworth
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1301 Leavenworth

1301 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94109

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1472 Filbert
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1472 Filbert

1472 Filbert StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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916 Pacific
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

916 Pacific

914-916 Pacific AveSan Francisco, CA 94133
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1547 Clay
Studio Apartments

1547 Clay

1547 Clay StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1701 Vallejo St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1701 Vallejo St

1701 Vallejo StSan Francisco, CA 94123
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Kitt Apartments
Studio Apartments

Kitt Apartments

2642 Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94109
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840 California
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

840 California

840 California StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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1127-1133 Kearny
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1127-1133 Kearny

1127-1133 Kearny StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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1146 Taylor
1 Bedroom Apartments

1146 Taylor

1146 Taylor StSan Francisco, CA 94108

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1900 Gough
Studio Apartments

1900 Gough

1900 Gough StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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The Bay
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Bay

1111 1st StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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1720 Leavenworth
Studio Apartments

1720 Leavenworth

1720 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1560 Sacramento
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1560 Sacramento

1560 Sacramento StSan Francisco, CA 94109

North Waterfront, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Waterfront Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Waterfront area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 1369 Hyde priced from $1,845. 916 Pacific has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,095. Here are the most affordable North Waterfront apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1369 HydeEfficiency StudioStudio,1BA$1,845
916 PacificStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,095
Geary Courtyard0x1Studio,1BA$2,111
1720 LeavenworthStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,395
1501 ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$2,450
2459 LarkinStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,595
665 PineStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,615
150 Van NessStudio AStudio,1BA$2,795
Isle HouseStudio 1Studio,1BA$3,095
1474 Sacramento1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Waterfront, CA

As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Waterfront area is the $5.53 price per square foot 4 Bed 2 Bath Model at 1244-1250 California in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $6,695. The second greatest value North Waterfront apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at 20 Romolo starting at $5,015 with a $5.12 price per square foot in the NOMA neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Waterfront apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1244-1250 California4 Bed 2 Bath4BR,2BA$5.53
20 Romolo3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$5.12
388 BealePlan A1D1BR,1BA$5.08
1265 Washington2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$5.43
1501 ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$3.50
1234 Jones1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$5.54
1320-1380 LombardStudio 1 BathStudio ,1BA$5.68
1474 Sacramento1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$5.39
665 PineStudio 1 BathStudio ,1BA$4.73
Geary Courtyard0x1Studio ,1BA$4.24

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North Waterfront, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #50

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Waterfront Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in North Waterfront?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in North Waterfront is at 1369 Hyde listed at $1,845.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North Waterfront Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Waterfront Apartment is $2,450 at 1501 Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom North Waterfront Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North Waterfront is starting from $3,695 at 1920 Franklin.

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