
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Embarcadero Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $500 (13 Rentals)
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126 Waverly Pl

Geary Courtyard

Telegraph Hill

The Civic

Hanover Soma West

The Gateway

399 Fremont

150 Van Ness
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The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The Embarcadero?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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The Embarcadero Studio Apartments | $3,028 | $595 | $5,000 |
The Embarcadero 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,853 | $2,639 | $4,855 |
The Embarcadero 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,149 | $3,050 | $6,599 |
The Embarcadero 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,270 | $4,500 | $8,097 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the The Embarcadero Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available The Embarcadero Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Embarcadero area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Geary Courtyard priced from $2,096. Telegraph Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,306. Here are the most affordable The Embarcadero apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Geary Courtyard | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $2,096 |
Telegraph Hill | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,306 |
The Gateway | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,633 |
Hanover Soma West | S6 | Studio,1BA | $2,638 |
399 Fremont | E1B | Studio,1BA | $2,754 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Embarcadero, CA
As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Embarcadero area is the $6.03 price per square foot 3 Bedroom + 2 Bath Townhome Model at The Gateway in the in the NOMA neighborhood starting from $7,773. The second greatest value The Embarcadero apartment is the Buena Vista B2B Model at Edgewater starting at $4,255 with a $3.80 price per square foot in the South Of Market neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Embarcadero apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Gateway | 3 Bedroom + 2 Bath Townhome | 3BR,2BA | $6.03 |
Edgewater | Buena Vista B2B | 2BR,2BA | $3.80 |
44 Varennes St, Unit 44 | 44 Varennes St | 3BR,1BA | $4.50 |
388 Beale | Plan A1F | 1BR,1BA | $5.39 |
42 Varennes, Unit 42 | 42 Varennes | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
150 Van Ness | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath B | 2BR,1BA | $5.87 |
The Civic | City Arts & Lectures | 1BR,1BA | $5.00 |
Channel Mission Bay | Studio E1H | Studio ,1BA | $5.88 |
Hanover Soma West | S2 | Studio ,1BA | $5.29 |
Geary Courtyard | 0x1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.21 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleThe Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA
Ranked #36
Among neighborhoods in San Francisco, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the The Embarcadero Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA
Walk Score®
95 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
81 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
91 / 100
Rider’s Paradise
World-class public transportation
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Embarcadero Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in The Embarcadero?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in The Embarcadero is at Geary Courtyard listed at $2,096.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom The Embarcadero Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom The Embarcadero Apartment is $2,639 at Geary Courtyard.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom The Embarcadero Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in The Embarcadero is starting from $3,862 at Hanover Soma West.
What is the most affordable The Embarcadero Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap The Embarcadero Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Gateway and starts from $7,773.
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