
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Waterfront Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $900 (35 Rentals)
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1540 Hyde St

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Geary Courtyard

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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 | $3,269 | $1,300 | $5,190 |
North Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,761 | $2,195 | $4,912 |
North Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,549 | $2,895 | $10,000+ |
North Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,306 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
North Waterfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $12,997 | $6,495 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 35 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the North Waterfront Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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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 $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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1369 Hyde | Efficiency Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,845 |
916 Pacific | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
Geary Courtyard | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $2,111 |
1720 Leavenworth | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,395 |
1501 Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2,450 |
2459 Larkin | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,595 |
665 Pine | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,615 |
150 Van Ness | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $2,795 |
Isle House | Studio 1 | Studio,1BA | $3,095 |
1474 Sacramento | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1244-1250 California | 4 Bed 2 Bath | 4BR,2BA | $5.53 |
20 Romolo | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $5.12 |
388 Beale | Plan A1D | 1BR,1BA | $5.08 |
1265 Washington | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $5.43 |
1501 Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
1234 Jones | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $5.54 |
1320-1380 Lombard | Studio 1 Bath | Studio ,1BA | $5.68 |
1474 Sacramento | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $5.39 |
665 Pine | Studio 1 Bath | Studio ,1BA | $4.73 |
Geary Courtyard | 0x1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.24 |
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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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