Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Embarcadero Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $800 (66 Rentals)

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1127-1133 Kearny
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1127-1133 Kearny

1127-1133 Kearny StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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The Bay
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Bay

1111 1st StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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267-273 Green
Studio Apartments

267-273 Green

267-273 Green StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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20 Romolo
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

20 Romolo

20 Romolo PlSan Francisco, CA 94133
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55 Genoa
1 Bedroom Apartments

55 Genoa

55 Genoa PlSan Francisco, CA 94133

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1142 Montgomery
1 Bedroom Apartments

1142 Montgomery

1142-1146 Montgomery StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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446-448 Vallejo St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

446-448 Vallejo St

446-448 Vallejo StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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1 San Antonio
2 Bedroom Apartments

1 San Antonio

1 San Antonio PlSan Francisco, CA 94133
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566 Vallejo St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

566 Vallejo St

566 Vallejo StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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662-668 Clay St
Studio Apartments

662-668 Clay St

662-668 Clay StSan Francisco, CA 94111
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819-831 Sacramento
1 Bedroom Apartments

819-831 Sacramento

819-831 SacramentoSan Francisco, CA 94108
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20 San Antonio
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

20 San Antonio

20 San Antonio PlSan Francisco, CA 94133
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453-463 Union St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

453-463 Union St

453-463 Union StSan Francisco, CA 94133

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462 Green St
2 Bedroom Apartments

462 Green St

462 Green StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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8 Washington
2 Bedroom Apartments

8 Washington

8 Washington StSan Francisco, CA 94111
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101 Lombard St
1 Bedroom Apartments

101 Lombard St

101 Lombard StSan Francisco, CA 94111
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335-347 Green St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

335-347 Green St

335-347 Green StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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1441 Montgomery St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1441 Montgomery St

1441 Montgomery StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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480-490 Vallejo St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

480-490 Vallejo St

480-490 Vallejo StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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432 Vallejo St
1 Bedroom Apartments

432 Vallejo St

432 Vallejo StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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451 Union St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

451 Union St

451 Union StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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375-379 Union St
1 Bedroom Apartments

375-379 Union St

375-379 Union StSan Francisco, CA 94133

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378-382 Vallejo St
2 Bedroom Apartments

378-382 Vallejo St

378-382 Vallejo StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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1123-1125 Kearny St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1123-1125 Kearny St

1123-1125 Kearny StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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333 Greenwich St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

333 Greenwich St

333 Greenwich StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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369 Green St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

369 Green St

369 Green StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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27 Alta St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

27 Alta St

27 Alta StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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1321 Kearny St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1321 Kearny St

1321 Kearny StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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21 Alta St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

21 Alta St

21 Alta StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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529-533 Vallejo St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

529-533 Vallejo St

529-533 Vallejo StSan Francisco, CA 94133

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372 Vallejo St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

372 Vallejo St

372 Vallejo StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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416 Green St
1 Bedroom Apartments

416 Green St

416 Green StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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40 Alta St
1 Bedroom Apartments

40 Alta St

40 Alta StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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357-359 Vallejo St
2 Bedroom Apartments

357-359 Vallejo St

357-359 Vallejo StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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1347 Kearny St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1347 Kearny St

1347 Kearny StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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235 Greenwich St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

235 Greenwich St

235 Greenwich StSan Francisco, CA 94133

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359 Green St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

359 Green St

359 Green StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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2 Genoa Pl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2 Genoa Pl

2 Genoa PlSan Francisco, CA 94133
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421-429 Green St
1 Bedroom Apartments

421-429 Green St

421-429 Green StSan Francisco, CA 94133

The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available The Embarcadero Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The GatewayStudioStudio,1BA$3,176

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Embarcadero, CA

As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Embarcadero area is the $6.70 price per square foot 2 Bedroom + 2 Bath Penthouse Model at The Gateway in the in the NOMA neighborhood starting from $9,950. The second greatest value The Embarcadero apartment is the 1117 Montgomery St Model at 1117 Montgomery St, Unit 1175 starting at $3,000 with a $4.00 price per square foot in the NOMA neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Embarcadero apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Gateway2 Bedroom + 2 Bath Penthouse2BR,2BA$6.70
1117 Montgomery St, Unit 11751117 Montgomery St2BR,1BA$4.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #97

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the The Embarcadero Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA

Walk Score®

95 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

81 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

91 / 100

Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Embarcadero Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in The Embarcadero?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in The Embarcadero is at The Gateway listed at $3,176.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom The Embarcadero Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom The Embarcadero Apartment is $3,817 at The Gateway.

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