Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Waterfront Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $600 (24 Rentals)

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1600 Larkin St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1600 Larkin St

1600 Larkin StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1408 California
Studio to 3 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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Low Apartments
1 to 3 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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1474 Sacramento
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1474 Sacramento

1474 Sacramento StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1624 Sacramento
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1624 Sacramento

1624 Sacramento 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 to 1 Bedroom 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 2 Bedroom Apartments

916 Pacific

914-918 Pacific AveSan Francisco, CA 94133
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1547 Clay
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1547 Clay

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

1701 Vallejo St

1701 Vallejo StSan Francisco, CA 94123
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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 $2,195. Telegraph Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,401. Here are the most affordable North Waterfront apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1369 Hyde1 Studio 1 Bath 1 Kitchenette ApartmentStudio,1BA$2,195
Telegraph HillStudioStudio,1BA$2,401
MARK HOPKINSStudioStudio,1BA$2,725
The GatewayStudioStudio,1BA$3,283
Towers at Rinconembarcadero 2Studio,1BA$3,285

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Waterfront, CA

As of October 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Waterfront area is the $5.42 price per square foot Nob Hill Model at 1000 Green in the in the NOMA neighborhood starting from $7,290. The second greatest value North Waterfront apartment is the 1556 Powell St Model at 1556 Powell St, Unit 1556 Powell starting at $4,395 with a $4.19 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.
1000 GreenNob Hill2BR,2BA$5.42
1556 Powell St, Unit 1556 Powell1556 Powell St2BR,1.5BA$4.19
2355 Leavenworth1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$4.49
Nob Hill Tower1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom B1BR,1BA$7.46
1234 Jones1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$5.54
1945 Clay St, Unit 121945 Clay St1BR,1BA$6.33
22 VandewaterStudio 1 Bathroom ApartmentStudio ,1BA$5.99
The GatewayStudioStudio ,1BA$6.57
2128 Van Ness1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$8.10
1369 HydeStudio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio ,1BA$7.13

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Waterfront, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #81

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Waterfront Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North Waterfront?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Waterfront is under $4,095.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Waterfront?

The cheapest apartment in North Waterfront is MARK HOPKINS which is listed at $3,100, while the average apartment in North Waterfront costs $13,495.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Waterfront?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in North Waterfront that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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