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

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1127-1133 Kearny StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Geary Courtyard0x1Studio,1BA$2,096
Telegraph HillStudioStudio,1BA$2,306
The GatewayStudioStudio,1BA$2,633
Hanover Soma WestS6Studio,1BA$2,638
399 FremontE1BStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Gateway3 Bedroom + 2 Bath Townhome3BR,2BA$6.03
EdgewaterBuena Vista B2B2BR,2BA$3.80
44 Varennes St, Unit 4444 Varennes St3BR,1BA$4.50
388 BealePlan A1F1BR,1BA$5.39
42 Varennes, Unit 4242 Varennes1BR,1BA$3.50
150 Van Ness2 Bedroom 1 Bath B2BR,1BA$5.87
The CivicCity Arts & Lectures1BR,1BA$5.00
Channel Mission BayStudio E1HStudio ,1BA$5.88
Hanover Soma WestS2Studio ,1BA$5.29
Geary Courtyard0x1Studio ,1BA$4.21

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #36

Among neighborhoods in San Francisco, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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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