Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Waterfront Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $900 (20 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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1055 Mason
Studio Apartments

1055 Mason

1055 Mason StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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1408 California
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1408 California

1400-1408 California StSan Francisco, CA 94109

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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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2440 Van Ness Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2440 Van Ness Ave

2440 Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1547 Clay
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1547 Clay

1547 Clay StSan 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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2901 Van Ness Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2901 Van Ness Ave

2901 Van Ness AveSan 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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Kitt Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom 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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1472 Filbert
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1472 Filbert

1472 Filbert 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 665 Pine priced from $3,995. 1735 Van Ness Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $4,040. Here are the most affordable North Waterfront apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
665 Pine1 Studio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,1BA$3,995
1735 Van Ness AvenueStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$4,040
Towers at RinconEmbarcadero 2Studio,1BA$4,309
The Bay1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4,314
Telegraph HillStudioStudio,1BA$4,343

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Waterfront, CA

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Waterfront area is the $7.23 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at 1735 Van Ness Avenue in the in the NOMA neighborhood starting from $11,040. The second greatest value North Waterfront apartment is the 1864 Stockton St Model at 1864 Stockton St, Unit 1864 starting at $10,500 with a $7.00 price per square foot in the Downtown San Francisco 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.
1735 Van Ness Avenue2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$7.23
1864 Stockton St, Unit 18641864 Stockton St2BR,1.5BA$7.00
NorthPoint Vistas1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$4.79
Nob Hill Tower2 Bedroom Renovated2BR,2BA$8.34
1320-1380 Lombard2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$8.77
Towers at RinconGolden Gate 31BR,1BA$8.60
1690 Broadway StreetJr 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$9.47
The Gateway0x1 AStudio ,1BA$8.74
665 Pine1 Studio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio ,1BA$9.25
URBANESTS | 371 Columbus AvenueStudioStudio ,0.5BA$8.29

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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 665 Pine listed at $3,995.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Waterfront Apartment is $4,314 at The Bay.

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 $6,740 at 1690 Broadway Street.

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