Cheap Homes for Rent in North Waterfront Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,400 (5 Rentals)

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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$1,845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Waterfront, CA

As of March 27, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1554 Greenwich St, Unit 11554 Greenwich St4BR,1BA$3.33
1624 Sacramento3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$4.27
1447 Jones Stunit 71BR,1BA$1.78
1637 Hyde St, Unit 41637 Hyde St2BR,1BA$4.22
Grosvenor AtriumTwo Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.78
1320-1380 Lombard1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.17
42 Varennes, Unit 4242 Varennes1BR,1BA$3.63
1501 ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$3.50
1030 Post Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.42
Geary Courtyard0x1Studio ,1BA$4.35

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Frequently Asked Questions about North Waterfront

What type of rentals are currently available in North Waterfront?

There are currently 1866 Apartments for Rent in North Waterfront, CA with pricing that ranges from $595 to $15,000. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North Waterfront ranging from $1,400 to $19,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in North Waterfront?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in North Waterfront ranges from $1,400 to $19,500 with an average monthly rent of $5,708.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in North Waterfront?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in North Waterfront range from $2,500 to $15,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,600 to $19,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $7,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,000.

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