Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central Waterfront Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,286 (20 Rentals)

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La Fnix at 1950
1 Bedroom Apartments

La Fnix at 1950

1950 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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665 Eddy
1 Bedroom Apartments

665 Eddy

665 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109

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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615 Leavenworth
1 Bedroom Apartments

615 Leavenworth

615 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Mosser Towers
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mosser Towers

455 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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666 O'Farrell
1 Bedroom Apartments

666 O'Farrell

666 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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525 Leavenworth
1 Bedroom Apartments

525 Leavenworth

525 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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570 Jessie
1 Bedroom Apartments

570 Jessie

570 Jessie StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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STEVENSON LOFTS
1 Bedroom Apartments

STEVENSON LOFTS

529 Stevenson StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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Geary Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Geary Manor

760-768 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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San Francisco's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about San Francisco and the best places to live with original content written by our San Francisco, CA Local Expert Shannon Hilson

Central Waterfront, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

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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 Cheap Central Waterfront Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Central Waterfront?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Waterfront is under $1,525.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Waterfront?

The cheapest apartment in Central Waterfront is FOUND Study San Francisco which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Central Waterfront costs $7,995.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Waterfront?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 15 regular apartments in Central Waterfront that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Central Waterfront?

Cheap apartments in Central Waterfront have an average cost of $244 which is $7,751 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Waterfront.

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