
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Embarcadero Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $800 (66 Rentals)
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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 |
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The Embarcadero Studio Apartments | $3,189 | $830 | $4,995 |
The Embarcadero 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,209 | $3,800 | $4,727 |
The Embarcadero 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,387 | $3,000 | $9,950 |
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There are currently 66 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the The Embarcadero Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available The Embarcadero Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Gateway | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Gateway | 2 Bedroom + 2 Bath Penthouse | 2BR,2BA | $6.70 |
1117 Montgomery St, Unit 1175 | 1117 Montgomery St | 2BR,1BA | $4.00 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleThe Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA
Ranked #97
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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