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Waterbend - RCT

5880 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA 94124

Property Summary

Constructed in 2016, this four-story apartment community in San Francisco offers a variety of modern living spaces. Residents have access to shared amenities including a fitness center, clubhouse, and a courtyard terrace with a fire pit. The community is pet-friendly, featuring a dedicated pet play area and washing station. Select homes are designed with open-concept floor plans, oversized windows for natural light, and high-end finishes such as white quartz countertops and two-tone cabinetry. Practical features like in-unit Bosch washers and dryers, walk-in closets, and garage parking are available in select units.

Renter brief

At the source check, 3 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 2-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $4,356/mo.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 16, 2026

Three things to know

24% lower than the 2-bedroom median within 3 mi

$4,356 to start, vs a median of $5,712 (within 3 mi).

Source · 184 active 2-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

Required fees add $40/mo

Pest control $5/mo, trash service $35/mo. Opt-in extras like pet rent or parking are separate.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

cats and dogs allowed

Cats: cost not disclosed. Dogs: cost not disclosed.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

Available units

Checked 1 week ago

  • 2 bd · 1 ba · 790 ft² · Unit 515
    Available Feb 8
    $4,356/mo
  • 2 bd · 2 ba · 981 ft² · Unit 421
    Available Oct 8
    $4,417/mo
  • 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,020 ft² · Unit 507
    Available Now
    $4,571/mo

How the rent compares

This building, 2 bd$4,356
Within 3 mi median$5,712

Source · 184 active 2-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

Renter facts, criterion by criterion

No overall grade — each row reflects only the fact and source shown.

Rent comparisonStrong

24% lower than the 2-bedroom median within 3 mi

Source · 184 active 2-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

Transit accessStrong

0.1 mi straight-line distance to Third Street & Carroll Ave

Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip

Building ageFact

Built in 2016

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

Amenities

  • Courtyard
  • Grill
  • Pet Washing Station
  • Maintenance On Site
  • Controlled Access
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Clubhouse
  • Fitness Center

Policies & Fees

Pet Policy
Dogs✓ Allowed
Cats✓ Allowed

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

Fees & Deposits
One-time fees
Application fee$35
Holding deposit$400
Monthly fees
Storage$50/mo
Pest control$5/mo
Other fees
Late fee$50

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

Reviews

Review Summary
  • Residents appreciate the responsive maintenance team and clean amenities.
  • However, several complaints include unresponsive leasing staff, package theft, and issues with deposits.
  • The inconsistent trash pickup also causes issues.
  • 3.6 stars across 69 reviews.
J
Justis Reyes
Google
I really enjoy living here. The management staff, maintenance staff, and cleaning staff all do their best to keep the place running efficiently and smoothly. They're very responsive to outreach and do...
G
G Balilo
Google
Don't waste your time with this place. We went to tour on 10/15/25 and got stood up by the leasing agents. Once we realized no one was at the leasing office, we tried to call the number on their site,...

What's Around

  • Transit
    Third Street & Carroll Ave · 0.1 mi straight-line
  • Groceries
    Tien Tien Food Co · 0.2 mi
  • Dining
    110 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
  • Parks
    AT&T Giants Park Lot A · 0.2 mi
  • University
    UCSF (Mission Bay campus) · 3.0 mi

Nearby Schools

Public and charter schools whose attendance zones include this property.

Elementary Schools (11)

Middle Schools (21)

A
Alice Fong Yu Elementary
Public·589 students·San Francisco Unified School District
A
Roosevelt Middle School
Public·657 students·San Francisco Unified School District
A
Lawton Alternative Elementary School
Public·601 students·San Francisco Unified School District
A
A.P. Giannini Middle School
Public·1,193 students·San Francisco Unified School District
A
Claire Lilienthal Elementary
Public·670 students·San Francisco Unified School District
A
Presidio Middle School
Public·980 students·San Francisco Unified School District
A-
Rooftop Elementary School
Public·570 students·San Francisco Unified School District
A-
Aptos Middle School
Public·857 students·San Francisco Unified School District
A-
Herbert Hoover Middle
Public·948 students·San Francisco Unified School District
A-
Marina Middle School
Public·654 students·San Francisco Unified School District
B+
San Francisco Community Alternative School
Public·274 students·San Francisco Unified School District
B
King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle School
Public·371 students·San Francisco Unified School District
B
Willie L. Brown Jr. Middle School
Public·313 students·San Francisco Unified School District
B
James Denman Middle
Public·790 students·San Francisco Unified School District
B
Francisco Middle School
Public·511 students·San Francisco Unified School District
B-
Visitacion Valley Middle School
Public·311 students·San Francisco Unified School District
B-
Buena Vista Horace Mann K-8
Public·585 students·San Francisco Unified School District
C+
James Lick Middle
Public·476 students·San Francisco Unified School District
C+
Everett Middle School
Public·467 students·San Francisco Unified School District
C+
Bessie Carmichael/FEC
Public·557 students·San Francisco Unified School District
C
Paul Revere Elementary
Public·463 students·San Francisco Unified School District

High Schools (17)

A+
Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts
Public·680 students·San Francisco Unified School District
A+
Lowell High School
Public·2,540 students·San Francisco Unified School District
A
Raoul Wallenberg Traditional High
Public·551 students·San Francisco Unified School District
A
Galileo High School
Public·1,741 students·San Francisco Unified School District
A
George Washington High
Public·2,008 students·San Francisco Unified School District
A-
Phillip And Sala Burton Academic High School
Public·1,031 students·San Francisco Unified School District
A-
Balboa High School
Public·1,251 students·San Francisco Unified School District
A-
The Academy - San Francisco at McAteer
Public·265 students·San Francisco Unified School District
A-
Abraham Lincoln High
Public·2,037 students·San Francisco Unified School District
B+
Mission High School
Public·1,084 students·San Francisco Unified School District
B+
Independence High School
Public·197 students·San Francisco Unified School District
B
Ida B. Wells High
Public·179 students·San Francisco Unified School District
B-
Downtown High School
Public·147 students·San Francisco Unified School District
C+
Thurgood Marshall Academic High School
Public·477 students·San Francisco Unified School District
C+
June Jordan School For Equity
Public·206 students·San Francisco Unified School District
C+
S.F. International High School
Public·392 students·San Francisco Unified School District
C+
O'John Connell High School
Public·483 students·San Francisco Unified School District

Questions renters ask about this building

Are pets allowed, and what do they cost?

The listing says cats are allowed; cat costs were not disclosed; dogs are allowed; dog costs were not disclosed.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

What extra monthly fees should I budget for?

The listing totals $40/mo in required fees (pest control, trash service), before opt-ins like pet rent or parking.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

How close is the nearest rail station?

Third Street & Carroll Ave is 0.1 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.

Source · Transit map coordinates

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