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


580 Ofarrell St

1028 Howard

1030 Post Street Apartments
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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Waterfront?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Central Waterfront Studio Apartments | $2,820 | $1,095 | $6,212 |
Central Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,759 | $1,286 | $10,000+ |
Central Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,876 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
Central Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,932 | $1,754 | $9,900 |
Central Waterfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 |
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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
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- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
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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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