
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Waterfront Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $800 (37 Rentals)
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666 Jackson St

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Private bedroom in 5 bed/3.5 bath Home

1244 Mason St

Private bedroom in 5 bed/3.5 bath Home

Geary Courtyard

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North Waterfront, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Waterfront?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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North Waterfront Studio Apartments | $2,925 | $875 | $5,000 |
North Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,739 | $1,870 | $5,361 |
North Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,255 | $2,895 | $8,995 |
North Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,805 | $1,550 | $10,000+ |
North Waterfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,950 | $4,950 | $4,950 |
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Cheapest Available North Waterfront Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Waterfront area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1447 Jones St priced from $1,730. Geary Courtyard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,970. Here are the most affordable North Waterfront apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1447 Jones St | unit8 | 1BR,1BA | $1,730 |
Geary Courtyard | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $1,970 |
1474 Sacramento | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
567 Pine Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
Telegraph Hill | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,221 |
916 Pacific | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,265 |
1900 Gough | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,295 |
1501 Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2,450 |
2000 Post | Ellis (E1A) | Studio,1BA | $2,484 |
1720 Leavenworth | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Waterfront, CA
As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Waterfront area is the $3.41 price per square foot 1363 Jackson St Model at 1363 Jackson St, Unit Cory Gin in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $4,950. The second greatest value North Waterfront apartment is the Apartment Model at 1740 Washington St starting at $2,895 with a $2.63 price per square foot in the NOMA neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Waterfront apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1363 Jackson St, Unit Cory Gin | 1363 Jackson St | 4BR,1.5BA | $3.41 |
1740 Washington St | Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
44 Varennes St, Unit 44 | 44 Varennes St | 3BR,1BA | $4.50 |
1447 Jones St | unit 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
2037A Powell St, Unit 2037A | 2037A Powell St | 2BR,1BA | $4.22 |
1320-1380 Lombard | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.17 |
42 Varennes, Unit 42 | 42 Varennes | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
1501 Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
665 Pine | Studio 1 Bath | Studio ,1BA | $4.76 |
Geary Courtyard | 0x1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.96 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Waterfront Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in North Waterfront?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in North Waterfront is at Geary Courtyard listed at $1,970.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North Waterfront Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Waterfront Apartment is $1,730 at 1447 Jones St.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom North Waterfront Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North Waterfront is starting from $3,150 at 567 Pine Apartments.
What is the most affordable North Waterfront Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap North Waterfront Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1624 Sacramento and starts from $4,595.
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