1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central Waterfront Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA (755 Rentals)

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Central Waterfront

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Central Waterfront, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Central Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Central Waterfront area of San Francisco, CA is found at Alta Potrero and is listed at 1,042 square feet priced from $4,577. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Alta PotreroTH31,042 Sq Ft$4,577
Potrero 10101 Bedroom C with 2 Balconies1,032 Sq Ft$4,412
L SevenA231,019 Sq Ft$4,080
NEMAZ902 Sq Ft$3,915
Avalon at Mission BayA3-H868 Sq Ft$3,330
Jasper1P-4863 Sq Ft$4,502
The Paramount1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom860 Sq Ft$3,595
The Lofts at 7Director Loft858 Sq Ft$2,550
Mosso1BB830 Sq Ft$3,480
Bennett Lofts1 Bed, 1 Bath605 Sq Ft$2,502

Cheapest Available Central Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Central Waterfront of San Francisco, CA is the Double Model starting from $700 at FOUND Study San Francisco. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Central Waterfront is currently $3,739. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
FOUND Study San FranciscoDouble$700
The Fitzgerald1BD, 1BTH 55%$1,436
O'Farrell Associates LLC.1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom$1,645
57 Taylor1 Bed 1 Bath$1,725
1030 Post Street Apartments1 Bedroom$1,795
540 Leavenworth Street1 Bedroom 1 Bath$2,045
Soma ResidencesOne Bedroom$2,235
The Cornelia SuitesCornelia Suites 1 Bedroom$2,250
781 O'Farrell1 Bed 1 Bath$2,275
786 Geary1 Bed 1 Bath$2,325

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Waterfront, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #5

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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Lifestyle Ratings

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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

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Central Waterfront Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Central Waterfront with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Central Waterfront is at FOUND Study San Francisco listed at $700.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Central Waterfront Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Central Waterfront is $3,739.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Central Waterfront Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Central Waterfront is a 1,042 square feet unit starting from $4,577 at Alta Potrero.

What is the average size for Central Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Central Waterfront is currently 0 sq ft.

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