1226 Grant Ave
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Waterfront Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $500 (34 Rentals)
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706 Kearny St
San FranciscoCA94108
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1030 Post Street Apartments
1030 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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737 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Geary Courtyard
639 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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567 Pine Apartments
567 Pine StSan Francisco, CA 94108
2020 Franklin St
San FranciscoCA94109
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Waterfront Studio Apartments | $3,016 | $595 | $5,100 |
| North Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,794 | $1,795 | $7,967 |
| North Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,366 | $2,900 | $8,415 |
| North Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,955 | $4,495 | $10,000+ |
| North Waterfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
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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 Studio unit found at 1030 Post Street Apartments priced from $1,395. 1447 Jones St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,730. Here are the most affordable North Waterfront apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| 1447 Jones St | unit8 | 1BR,1BA | $1,730 |
| 1369 Hyde | Efficiency Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,845 |
| Tower 737 Condominium Rentals | Residence 1 | Studio,1BA | $1,869 |
| 1455 Filbert St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
| 1474 Sacramento | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
| Geary Courtyard | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $2,096 |
| 567 Pine Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
| 916 Pacific | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,265 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Waterfront, CA
As of April 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Waterfront area is the $3.33 price per square foot 1554 Greenwich St Model at 1554 Greenwich St, Unit 1 in the in the NOMA neighborhood starting from $5,000. The second greatest value North Waterfront apartment is the 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at 1624 Sacramento starting at $4,595 with a $4.27 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1554 Greenwich St, Unit 1 | 1554 Greenwich St | 4BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| 1624 Sacramento | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $4.27 |
| 1447 Jones St | unit 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Grosvenor Atrium | Two Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.78 |
| 42 Varennes, Unit 42 | 42 Varennes | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
| 1599 Green | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $5.09 |
| 1501 Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
| 665 Pine | Studio 1 Bath | Studio ,1BA | $4.57 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
| 1229 Chestnut Street (204r) | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $4.58 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Waterfront Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North Waterfront?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Waterfront is under $2,265.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Waterfront?
The cheapest apartment in North Waterfront is 1447 Jones St which is listed at $1,730, while the average apartment in North Waterfront costs $5,700.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North 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 3 regular apartments in North 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 North Waterfront?
Cheap apartments in North Waterfront have an average cost of $104 which is $5,596 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Waterfront.
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