What is the average rent in Northern Waterfront?

The median asking rent in Northern Waterfront is $5,835/mo across 95 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,685/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Northern Waterfront?

A one-bedroom in Northern Waterfront runs about $5,840/mo and a two-bedroom about $7,615/mo, from live listings across our index.

What income do I need to rent in Northern Waterfront?

At the 30% rule, the $5,835/mo median asking rent in Northern Waterfront takes about $233,400 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Northern Waterfront?

81% of Northern Waterfront's 2,704 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Northern Waterfront right now?

97 rentals are available in Northern Waterfront right now, 95 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 6 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

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

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Northern Waterfront's $2,685/mo median is roughly level with the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Northern Waterfront, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Northern Waterfront is $5,835/mo across 95 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $2,685/mo (Census estimate) — roughly level with the SF Bay Area average and 92% above the national one. 81% of the 2,704 people here rent. Fairway tracks 6 Northern Waterfront properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Northern Waterfront?

A one-bedroom in Northern Waterfront runs $5,840/mo and a two-bedroom $7,615/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
Studio	$5,187/mo	29%	28	Find places →
1 Bedroom	$5,840/mo	44%	42	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$7,615/mo	26%	25	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Northern 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. Northern Waterfront's $5,835/mo median asking rent sits in your a stretch range.

Who rents in Northern Waterfront

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

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

Under $500

$500–$999

$1,000–$1,499

$1,500–$1,999

15%

$2,000+

75%

Is Northern Waterfront a good place to live?

Yes: Northern 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

Northern Waterfront$5,8355A+

Telegraph Hill$4,50011A+

North Beach$1,18330A

Financial District$5,0008A+

Chinatown$1,44817B+

Fishermans Wharf$2,9954A+

Nob Hill$3,77390A+

Russian Hill$5,39558A+

Downtown / Union Square$5,6506A+

Demographics & Diversity

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

Population2,704

Median Income$181K

Asian

48%

White

43%

Two or More

Hispanic

Black

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Northern Waterfront get to work.

Drive Alone14%

Walk/Bike26%

Work from Home38%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Northern Waterfront.

Home Types

Large Apt Building

97%

Single Family

Small Apt Building

Townhouse

Home Age

2000–Present

16%

1980–1999

25%

1960–1979

54%

1940–1959

Before 1939

Schools

Elementary Schools (1)

Edwin and Anita Lee Newcomer School

K-5 · 12 students

12:1

Renting in Northern Waterfront, explained

What is the average rent in Northern Waterfront?: The median asking rent in Northern Waterfront is $5,835/mo across 95 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,685/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Northern Waterfront?: A one-bedroom in Northern Waterfront runs about $5,840/mo and a two-bedroom about $7,615/mo, from live listings across our index.
Is Northern Waterfront a good place to live?: Yes: Northern Waterfront grades A+ overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on housing.
What income do I need to rent in Northern Waterfront?: At the 30% rule, the $5,835/mo median asking rent in Northern Waterfront takes about $233,400 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Northern Waterfront?: 81% of Northern Waterfront's 2,704 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Northern Waterfront right now?: 97 rentals are available in Northern Waterfront right now, 95 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 6 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Northern Waterfront cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Northern Waterfront's $2,685/mo median is roughly level with the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

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