
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Waterfront Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $600 (24 Rentals)
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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 | $2,993 | $675 | $4,985 |
North Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,226 | $3,090 | $4,930 |
North Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,185 | $2,500 | $7,045 |
North Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,313 | $6,450 | $10,000+ |
North Waterfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $13,495 | $9,995 | $10,000+ |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1369 Hyde | 1 Studio 1 Bath 1 Kitchenette Apartment | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
Telegraph Hill | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,401 |
MARK HOPKINS | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,725 |
The Gateway | Studio | Studio,1BA | $3,283 |
Towers at Rincon | embarcadero 2 | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1000 Green | Nob Hill | 2BR,2BA | $5.42 |
1556 Powell St, Unit 1556 Powell | 1556 Powell St | 2BR,1.5BA | $4.19 |
2355 Leavenworth | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $4.49 |
Nob Hill Tower | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom B | 1BR,1BA | $7.46 |
1234 Jones | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $5.54 |
1945 Clay St, Unit 12 | 1945 Clay St | 1BR,1BA | $6.33 |
22 Vandewater | Studio 1 Bathroom Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $5.99 |
The Gateway | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $6.57 |
2128 Van Ness | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $8.10 |
1369 Hyde | Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $7.13 |
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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.
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