Central Waterfront

San Francisco, CA

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Central Waterfront - San Francisco, CA

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Big-city amenities are making their way to the San Francisco Bay

Bayfront Restaurants Public Transit Theaters Industrial

San Francisco’s Central Waterfront is a sprawling industrial space that is on the rise. Urban amenities are spanning farther towards the San Francisco Bay, blending industrial sites with high-rise apartments, local art studios, upscale restaurants, and well-kept city parks. There’s already an artistic charm that appeals to renters near the Central Waterfront, with attractions like the Museum of Craft and Design and the Midway, a live music venue.

Breweries, bakeries, bistros, cafes, and chic restaurants line 3rd Street and beyond with must-visits like Piccino, offering everything from a coffee bar to eclectic Italian dishes. If you’re in the mood for comfort food, the Ramp will be your go-to restaurant with its casual patio overlooking Mission Bay. Warm Water Cove Park and Esprit Park are the neighborhood’s city parks, offering you a blend of wooded trails, waterfront views, open space, and a dog park.

Central Waterfront is located just three miles southeast of Downtown San Francisco, so residents of this Bayfront gem have quick and easy access to everything San Francisco has to offer. Jump on one of the many light rail stations in town and you’ll find yourself in lively neighborhoods like Fisherman’s Warf and North Beach, known for historic maritime sties, scenic piers, and aquatic recreation!

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Central Waterfront is $2,837 for a studio, $3,907 for one bedroom, $4,808 for two bedrooms, and $6,514 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Central Waterfront has decreased by -2.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 477 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,837/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 673 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,907/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 946 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,808/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,232 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $6,514/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

82

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

66

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

93

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Heron's Head Park
  • Children's Creativity Museum
  • Randall Museum
  • Buena Vista Park
  • Candlestick Point State Recreation Area

Airports

  • San Francisco International
  • Metro Oakland International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.