Apartments for Rent in the Central Waterfront Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA (1,900 Rentals)

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San Francisco's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Central Waterfront

Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in San Francisco by our San Francisco, CA Local Expert Shannon Hilson. See how it ranks!

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Central Waterfront, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Waterfront, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #3

Among neighborhoods in San Francisco, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
Central Waterfront, San Francisco, CA

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Best Local Schools in
Central Waterfront, San Francisco, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including San Francisco. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Family-Friendly Rating

When renting for a family with children, location matters. Amongst all of the neighborhoods in San Francisco, Central Waterfront has emerged as one of the best-regarded submarkets for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. These features include things like green spaces, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and great education.

Outdoors Rating

Do you like the outdoors? this neighborhood has a reputation as providing great access to parks and greenspace, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

Central Waterfront has risen to be one of the best higher-end neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like saunas, pools, sport courts, maid services, and kitchen details like granite and high-end fixtures. Other luxury items often include wood-burning fireplaces, tennis courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

Are there dogs and cats in your life? this section of San Francisco has come to be amongst the finest communities for dog and cat owners, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Getting Around the Central Waterfront Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA

Walk Score®

82 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

93 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

66 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 Central Waterfront

How much are Studio apartments in Central Waterfront?

There are currently 444 Studio Apartments in Central Waterfront with rent ranges from $1,095 to $6,311 with an average price of $2,842.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Central Waterfront Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Central Waterfront ranges from $1,286 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,658.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Waterfront cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Central Waterfront range from $1,400 to $13,044. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,804.

How expensive are Central Waterfront Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 228 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Central Waterfront on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,345 to $11,514 - averaging $6,572 for the location.

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