Cheap Homes for Rent in North Waterfront Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $800 (7 Rentals)
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1449 Powell St
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112 Columbus Ave

Room in Shared 5 bed/3.5 bath home
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1101 Green St
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How much does it cost to rent a home in North Waterfront?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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North Waterfront 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $10,206 | $4,950 | $10,000+ |
North Waterfront 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $13,180 | $6,950 | $10,000+ |
North Waterfront 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $15,000 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
North Waterfront 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,380 | $1,380 | $1,380 |
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There are currently 7 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 The Gateway priced from $3,225. Towers at Rincon has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $3,302. 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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The Gateway | Studio | Studio,1BA | $3,225 |
Towers at Rincon | nobhill | Studio,1BA | $3,302 |
1320-1380 Lombard | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $3,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Waterfront, CA
As of September 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Waterfront area is the $3.41 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment Model at 1369 Hyde in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $5,595. The second greatest value North Waterfront apartment is the Nob Hill Model at 1000 Green starting at $6,756 with a $5.02 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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1369 Hyde | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $3.41 |
1000 Green | Nob Hill | 2BR,2BA | $5.02 |
2355 Leavenworth | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $4.49 |
1320-1380 Lombard | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $5.17 |
2459 Larkin | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $6.26 |
1945 Clay St, Unit 9 | 1945 Clay St | Studio ,1BA | $5.70 |
The Gateway | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $6.30 |
2128 Van Ness | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $8.10 |
Towers at Rincon | embarcadero 1 | Studio ,1BA | $7.86 |
531 Union St, Unit 531 Union | 531 Union St | Studio ,1BA | $7.38 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about North Waterfront
What type of rentals are currently available in North Waterfront?
There are currently 1879 Apartments for Rent in North Waterfront, CA with pricing that ranges from $830 to $10,500. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North Waterfront ranging from $895 to $19,500.
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 $19,500 with an average monthly rent of $7,661.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in North Waterfront?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in North Waterfront range from $5,400 to $9,230, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $6,950 to $19,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $10,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $10,000.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between
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