Cheap Homes for Rent in The Embarcadero Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,400 (2 Rentals)

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Embarcadero, CA

As of April 16, 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 Two Bedroom B2K Model at Channel Mission Bay starting at $6,599 with a $6.15 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
Channel Mission BayTwo Bedroom B2K2BR,2BA$6.15
EdgewaterAlta Plaza A1C1BR,1BA$3.04
44 Varennes St, Unit 4444 Varennes St3BR,1BA$4.50
388 BealePlan A1F1BR,1BA$5.34
42 Varennes, Unit 4242 Varennes1BR,1BA$3.50
Geary Courtyard1x11BR,1BA$3.68
150 Van Ness2 Bedroom 1 Bath B2BR,1BA$5.87
The CivicCity Arts & Lectures1BR,1BA$5.29
Hanover Soma WestS10Studio ,1BA$4.94

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Embarcadero

What type of rentals are currently available in The Embarcadero?

There are currently 242 Apartments for Rent in The Embarcadero, CA with pricing that ranges from $595 to $8,097. There are also 7 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in The Embarcadero ranging from $1,400 to $13,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in The Embarcadero?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in The Embarcadero ranges from $1,400 to $13,995 with an average monthly rent of $6,318.

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