Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Waterfront Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $500 (32 Rentals)

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1600 Larkin St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1600 Larkin St

1600 Larkin StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1055 Mason
Studio Apartments

1055 Mason

1055 Mason StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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1408 California
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1408 California

1400-1408 California StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Low Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Low Apartments

1060 Powell StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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Sugar Hill Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sugar Hill Apartments

1618-1632 Mason StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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1571 Sacramento
1 Bedroom Apartments

1571 Sacramento

1571 Sacramento StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1369 Hyde
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1369 Hyde

1369 Hyde StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1200 Francisco
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1200 Francisco

1200 Francisco StSan Francisco, CA 94123
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2440 Van Ness Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2440 Van Ness Ave

2440 Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1301 Leavenworth
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1301 Leavenworth

1301 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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2901 Van Ness Ave
Studio Apartments

2901 Van Ness Ave

2901 Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1547 Clay
Studio Apartments

1547 Clay

1547 Clay StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1472 Filbert
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1472 Filbert

1472 Filbert StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1701 Vallejo St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1701 Vallejo St

1701 Vallejo StSan Francisco, CA 94123
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Kitt Apartments
Studio Apartments

Kitt Apartments

2642 Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94109
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840 California
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

840 California

840 California StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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1127-1133 Kearny
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1127-1133 Kearny

1127-1133 Kearny StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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1146 Taylor
1 Bedroom Apartments

1146 Taylor

1146 Taylor StSan Francisco, CA 94108

North Waterfront, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1030 Post Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
1447 Jones Stunit81BR,1BA$1,730
1369 HydeEfficiency StudioStudio,1BA$1,895
Union-Hyde Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$2,195
1340B Union St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,300
Tower 737 Condominium RentalsResidence 31BR,1BA$2,407
Telegraph HillStudioStudio,1BA$2,421
1501 ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$2,450
MARK HOPKINSStudioStudio,1BA$2,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Waterfront, CA

As of March 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Waterfront area is the $3.77 price per square foot 1408 Union St Model at 1408 Union St, Unit Lower in the in the NOMA neighborhood starting from $4,950. The second greatest value North Waterfront apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at 1900 Gough starting at $4,295 with a $3.90 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1408 Union St, Unit Lower1408 Union St2BR,1.5BA$3.77
1900 Gough1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.90
1743 Jones St1743 Jones St3BR,1BA$2.27
1447 Jones Stunit 71BR,1BA$1.78
42 Varennes, Unit 4242 Varennes1BR,1BA$3.75
1501 ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$3.50
2222 LeavenworthStudio 1 BathStudio ,1BA$4.76
665 PineStudio 1 BathStudio ,1BA$4.60
1340B Union St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.37
1030 Post Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.42

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North Waterfront, San Francisco, CA

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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 1030 Post Street Apartments listed at $1,395.

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 $3,295 at 645 Stockton Street.

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 $5,345.

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