666 Jackson St
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Waterfront Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $900 (114 Rentals)
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639 Broadway, Unit 2
639 BroadwaySan Francisco, CA 94133
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$1,850
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$1,850
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1018 Clay St, Unit 1018 Clay str
1018 Clay StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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MARK HOPKINS
1200 Sacramento StSan Francisco, CA 94108
1426 Stockton St
San FranciscoCA94133
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$3,470
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$3,470
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2290 Stockton St, Unit SI FL4-ID233
2290 Stockton StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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$3,700
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220 Lombard St, Unit SI FL1-ID1921
220 Lombard StSan Francisco, CA 94111
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$3,770
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2290 Stockton St, Unit SI FL4-ID660
2290 Stockton StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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Union-Hyde Apartments
1954-1964 Hyde StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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$4,080
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$4,080
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240 Lombard St, Unit SI FL3-ID38
240 Lombard StSan Francisco, CA 94111
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NorthPoint Vistas
2351 Powell StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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The Gateway
460 Davis CtSan Francisco, CA 94111
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$4,560
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$4,560
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240 Lombard St, Unit SI FL9-ID74
240 Lombard StSan Francisco, CA 94111
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Towers at Rincon
88 Howard StSan Francisco, CA 94105
1632 Mason St
San FranciscoCA94133
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$5,872 - $6,907
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Nob Hill Tower
1221 Jones StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1600 Larkin St
1600 Larkin StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1055 Mason
1055 Mason StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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1408 California
1400-1408 California StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Low Apartments
1060 Powell StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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Sugar Hill Apartments
1618-1632 Mason StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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1571 Sacramento
1571 Sacramento StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1200 Francisco
1200 Francisco StSan Francisco, CA 94123
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1455 Filbert St
1455 Filbert StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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2440 Van Ness Ave
2440 Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1301 Leavenworth
1301 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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2901 Van Ness Ave
2901 Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1547 Clay
1547 Clay StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Polk / Jackson Apartments
1831 Polk StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1701 Vallejo St
1701 Vallejo StSan Francisco, CA 94123
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Kitt Apartments
2642 Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94109
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840 California
840 California StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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1472 Filbert
1472 Filbert StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1127-1133 Kearny
1127-1133 Kearny StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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1146 Taylor
1146 Taylor StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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The Bay
1111 1st StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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1560 Sacramento
1560 Sacramento StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1501 Apartments
1501 Larkin StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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655 Stockton
655 Stockton StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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1401 Jones
1401 Jones StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1740 Sacramento
1740 Sacramento StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1330 Union
1330 Union StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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755 Green
755-757 Green StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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1127-1133 KEARNY Apartments
1120-1130 Kearny StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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Eleven Fifty Clay
1150 Clay StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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1229 Chestnut St
1229 Chestnut StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1650 Jones St
1650 Jones StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1658 Sacramento
1658 Sacramento StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1436 California St
1436 California StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Bay Street (12/24)
1135 Bay StSan Francisco, CA 94123
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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 | $3,586 | $1,200 | $5,148 |
| North Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,051 | $2,850 | $7,756 |
| North Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $8,777 | $5,495 | $10,000+ |
| North Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $17,427 | $8,995 | $10,000+ |
| North Waterfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,850 | $1,850 | $1,850 |
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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 Telegraph Hill priced from $4,058. 1735 Van Ness Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $4,285. 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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| Telegraph Hill | Studio | Studio,1BA | $4,058 |
| 1735 Van Ness Avenue | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $4,285 |
| The Bay | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4,359 |
| NorthPoint Vistas | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4,400 |
| 1454-1464 Union | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $4,495 |
| 2240 Larkin | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $4,695 |
| Towers at Rincon | Golden Gate | 1BR,1BA | $4,739 |
| The Gateway | 1x1 A | 1BR,1BA | $4,888 |
| 1690 Broadway Street | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4,995 |
| Nob Hill Tower | 8G | 1BR,1BA | $6,907 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Waterfront, CA
As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Waterfront area is the $7.72 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at 1735 Van Ness Avenue in the in the NOMA neighborhood starting from $11,790. The second greatest value North Waterfront apartment is the 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Model at NorthPoint Vistas starting at $4,400 with a $4.58 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 1735 Van Ness Avenue | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $7.72 |
| NorthPoint Vistas | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.58 |
| Nob Hill Tower | 8G | 1BR,1.5BA | $7.67 |
| 1320-1380 Lombard | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $9.09 |
| The Gateway | 1x1 A | 1BR,1BA | $7.48 |
| Towers at Rincon | Golden Gate 2 | 1BR,1BA | $7.81 |
| 1690 Broadway Street | Jr 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $9.84 |
| 1454-1464 Union | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $9.45 |
| 2240 Larkin | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $11.45 |
| URBANESTS | 371 Columbus Avenue | Studio | Studio ,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 Telegraph Hill listed at $4,058.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North Waterfront Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Waterfront Apartment is $4,359 at The Bay.
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Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North Waterfront is starting from $6,995 at 1690 Broadway Street.
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