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Oasis Apartments
351 Turk StSan Francisco, CA 94102
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Waterfront Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $700 (88 Rentals)
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San FranciscoCA94124
324 Hyde St
San FranciscoCA94109
675 Prentiss St
San FranciscoCA94110
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580 Ofarrell StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Yerba Buena Commons
88 Perry StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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The Cornelia Suites
641 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1028 Howard StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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229 Ellis
229 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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1030 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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825 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1045 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
2230 Mission St
San FranciscoCA94110
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Central Waterfront - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in San Francisco
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 | $2,913 | $1,175 | $6,189 |
| Central Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,740 | $1,195 | $10,000+ |
| Central Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,024 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| Central Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,544 | $2,345 | $10,000+ |
| Central Waterfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,125 | $4,595 | $8,000 |
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There are currently 88 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Central Waterfront Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available Central Waterfront Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Waterfront area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at FOUND Study San Francisco priced from $700. Oasis Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable Central Waterfront apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| FOUND Study San Francisco | Double | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Oasis Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| Hyde Park Apartments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,445 |
| 743 Polk, 731-753 Polk Street/807 Ellis St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| Yerba Buena Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| TL Residences | Studio with Murphy Bed | Studio,1BA | $1,644 |
| The Cornelia Suites | Cornelia Suites Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,645 |
| 816 Geary | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| 635 Ellis | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| Larkin Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Waterfront, CA
As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Waterfront area is the $3.01 price per square foot 17 Kiska Rd Model at 17 Kiska Rd in the in the Bayview District neighborhood starting from $4,495. The second greatest value Central Waterfront apartment is the 63 Manchester St Model at 63 Manchester St, Unit Main starting at $4,400 with a $3.38 price per square foot in the Mission District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Waterfront apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 17 Kiska Rd | 17 Kiska Rd | 3BR,2BA | $3.01 |
| 63 Manchester St, Unit Main | 63 Manchester St | 2BR,1BA | $3.38 |
| 3343 20th St, Unit 3343 | 3343 20th St | 2BR,2BA | $4.00 |
| 168 Lexington St, Unit 168 | 168 Lexington St | 4BR,1.5BA | $4.05 |
| 1028 Howard | 2BrMOHCD80 | 2BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| Bennett Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.01 |
| Larkin Street Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.06 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
| Soma Residences | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.93 |
| 743 Polk, 731-753 Polk Street/807 Ellis St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.84 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral Waterfront, San Francisco, CA
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Among neighborhoods in San Francisco, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
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Best Local Schools in Central Waterfront, San Francisco, CA
S.F. International High
San Francisco Unified School District
Public School - Grades 8-12 (401)
2 out of 10
Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle
San Francisco Unified School District
Public School - Grades 6-8 (257)
6 out of 10
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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
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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 $1,695.
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 $5,898.
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 $233 which is $5,665 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Waterfront.
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