
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Embarcadero Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,300 (164 Rentals)
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101 Lombard St

Parc Telegraph

Telegraph Landing Condos

24-26 Windsor Place

1300-1326 Grant Ave

446-448 Vallejo St

603-609 Jackson St

662-668 Clay St

8 Washington
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1100-1112 Montgomery St

462 Green St

32,34 Napier/221 Greenwic

453-463 Union St

411 Green St

450 Green St

1230-1236 Montgomery St

1409 Montgomery St

1123-1125 Kearny St

333 Greenwich St
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121 Varennes St

378-382 Vallejo St

375-379 Union St

1441 Montgomery St

335-347 Green St

240 Pacific Ave

1134-1140 Montgomery St

1217-1219 Kearny St

27 Alta St

1327-1329 Kearny St
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555 Washington St

529-533 Vallejo St

1120-1126 Montgomery St

1403 Montgomery St

369 Green St

447 Broadway

432 Vallejo St

451 Union St

1321 Kearny St

480-490 Vallejo St
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21 Alta St

801-807 Grant Ave

334-340A Vallejo St

40 Alta St

235 Greenwich St

359 Green St

280 Green St

2 Genoa Pl

1223 Kearny St

372 Vallejo St
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The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The Embarcadero?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Embarcadero Studio Apartments | $4,255 | $1,300 | $5,007 |
| The Embarcadero 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,138 | $3,840 | $5,918 |
| The Embarcadero 2 Bedroom Apartments | $8,268 | $8,268 | $8,268 |
| The Embarcadero 3 Bedroom Apartments | $10,233 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available The Embarcadero Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gateway | 0x1 C | Studio,1BA | $4,329 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleThe Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA
Ranked #64
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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