What is the average rent in Central Waterfront?

Current residents of Central Waterfront pay a median rent of $2,841/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases. Fairway has too few available listings here to state an asking rent.

What income do I need to rent in Central Waterfront?

At the 30% rule, the $2,841/mo median that current residents of Central Waterfront pay (Census estimate) takes about $113,640 a year in gross income. Asking rents for homes available now can be higher. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Central Waterfront?

79% of Central Waterfront's 571 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Central Waterfront right now?

5 rentals are available in Central Waterfront right now, 2 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 3 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is Central Waterfront cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Central Waterfront's $2,841/mo median is 7% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Central Waterfront, priced and graded.

Current residents of Central Waterfront pay a median of $2,841/mo (Census estimate) — 7% above the SF Bay Area average and 103% above the national one. 79% of the 571 people here rent. Fairway tracks 3 Central Waterfront properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Central Waterfront?

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
1 Bedroom	$3,663/mo	100%	2	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Central Waterfront, computed at page load. Availability refreshed continuously.

Rent affordability

Household income

$/yr

Comfortable is the 30% rule; landlords here typically require 2.5–3× the monthly rent in gross income.

Who rents in Central Waterfront

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Central Waterfront pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500

$500–$999

$1,000–$1,499

$1,500–$1,999

$2,000+

86%

Is Central Waterfront a good place to live?

Yes: Central Waterfront grades A+ overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on housing.

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsA-

Cost of LivingC-

Safety—

NightlifeA+

Outdoor ActivitiesA+

WalkabilityA+

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAsking rentListings availableOverall

Central Waterfront—3A+

Dogpatch$5,52419A+

Potrero Hill$6,45536A+

Mission Bay$5,57234A+

Produce Market—0—

India Basin—1B

Peralta Heights—2A+

Showplace Square$5,4208A+

Bayview$4,49523B+

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Central Waterfront.

Population571

Median Income$231K

White

40%

Asian

39%

Hispanic

Two or More

Black

Other

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Central Waterfront get to work.

Drive Alone26%

Walk/Bike24%

Work from Home29%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Central Waterfront.

Home Types

Large Apt Building

82%

Small Apt Building

15%

Townhouse

Single Family

Home Age

2000–Present

72%

1980–1999

10%

1960–1979

1940–1959

Before 1939

12%

Renting in Central Waterfront, explained

What is the average rent in Central Waterfront?: Current residents of Central Waterfront pay a median rent of $2,841/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases. Fairway has too few available listings here to state an asking rent.
Is Central Waterfront a good place to live?: Yes: Central Waterfront grades A+ overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on housing.
What income do I need to rent in Central Waterfront?: At the 30% rule, the $2,841/mo median that current residents of Central Waterfront pay (Census estimate) takes about $113,640 a year in gross income. Asking rents for homes available now can be higher. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Central Waterfront?: 79% of Central Waterfront's 571 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Central Waterfront right now?: 5 rentals are available in Central Waterfront right now, 2 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 3 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Central Waterfront cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Central Waterfront's $2,841/mo median is 7% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

The honest answers.

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