Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in the Central Waterfront Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA (77 Rentals)

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Rental terms in the Central Waterfront area of San Francisco as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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HQ
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Short Term Available
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3 Months, 13 Months
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1532 Harrison StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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TL Residences
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Short Term Available
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3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
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TL Residences

361 Turk StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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229 Ellis
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5 Months, 12 Months
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229 Ellis

229 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Learn about San Francisco and the best places to live with original content written by our San Francisco, CA Local Expert Shannon Hilson

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Mosso
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Short Term Available
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12 Months
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Mosso

900 Folsom StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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Soma Residences
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5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Months, 9 Months, 10 M
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Soma Residences

1045 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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The Madelon
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12 Months, 13 Months, 14 Months, 15 Months
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The Madelon

2823 18th StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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Astella
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3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
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Astella

955-975 Bryant StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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The Landing
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Short Term Available
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12 Months, 13 Months, 14 Months, 15 Months
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The Landing

1395 22nd StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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The Wilson
Short Term Available
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1 Month, 2 Months, 3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Mon
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The Wilson

973 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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Olume
Short Term Available
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12 Months, 13 Months, 14 Months, 15 Months, 16 Months
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Olume

1401 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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The Martin
Short Term Available
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6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Months, 9 Months, 10 Months, 11
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The Martin

2051 3rd StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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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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property at 8 10th St

8 10th St

San FranciscoCA94103
property at 680 Mission St

680 Mission St

San FranciscoCA94105
property at 160 Brannan St

160 Brannan St

San FranciscoCA94107
property at 1801 Mission St

1801 Mission St

San FranciscoCA94103
property at 1863 Mission St

1863 Mission St

San FranciscoCA94103
property at 1600 15th St

1600 15th St

San FranciscoCA94103
property at 2 Townsend St

2 Townsend St

San FranciscoCA94107
property at 150 Van Ness Ave

150 Van Ness Ave

San FranciscoCA94102
property at 355 Berry St

355 Berry St

San FranciscoCA94158
property at 30 Otis St

30 Otis St

San FranciscoCA94103
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Central Waterfront, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Waterfront, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #4

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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Pet Friendly Rating

Have furry friends? This area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), 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.
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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Central Waterfront Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Central Waterfront?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Central Waterfront is at UrbaNests | 221 7th St Residences listed at $595.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term Central Waterfront Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Central Waterfront is $3,775.

What is the largest Short-term Central Waterfront Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Central Waterfront is a 1,818 square feet unit starting from $8,240 at 858 Capp St.

What is the average size for Central Waterfront Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in Central Waterfront is currently at 578 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A San Francisco Local Expert’s Guide to the Top Budget-Friendly Bay Area Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Shannon Hilson

If you’re anything like me, the thought of San Francisco is synonymous with concepts like creativity, character, and quirky local style.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.