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130 Valparaiso St

San FranciscoCA94133

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 $1,845. 1900 Gough has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,295. Here are the most affordable North Waterfront apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1369 HydeEfficiency StudioStudio,1BA$1,845
1900 GoughStudioStudio,1BA$2,295
665 Pine1 Studio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,1BA$2,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Waterfront, CA

As of July 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Waterfront area is the $3.93 price per square foot 1233 Montgomery St Model at 1233 Montgomery St in the in the NOMA neighborhood starting from $10,995. The second greatest value North Waterfront apartment is the 2152 Mason St Model at 2152 Mason St, Unit 2152A starting at $7,000 with a $5.83 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.
1233 Montgomery St1233 Montgomery St3BR,2.5BA$3.93
2152 Mason St, Unit 2152A2152 Mason St2BR,2BA$5.83
20 Romolo3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$5.12
1175 Clay St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.63
1501 ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$3.50
1920 Franklin2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$6.04
1474 Sacramento1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$5.39
665 Pine1 Studio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio ,1BA$4.12
2459 LarkinStudio 1 BathStudio ,1BA$5.77
1369 HydeEfficiency StudioStudio ,1BA$5.84

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Frequently Asked Questions about North Waterfront

What type of rentals are currently available in North Waterfront?

There are currently 1871 Apartments for Rent in North Waterfront, CA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $10,995. There are also 52 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North Waterfront ranging from $895 to $35,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in North Waterfront?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in North Waterfront ranges from $895 to $35,000 with an average monthly rent of $10,729.

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