With more than 50 hills, two iconic bridges, bold high-rises, and a magnificent waterfront scenery, San Francisco offers some pretty fantastic views.

And if expansive views is a factor that weights heavily on your rental decision, the City by the Bay gives you plenty of options, particularly if you can put up with the costs.

Exclusive rentals in high-rises like Nob Hill Tower offer 360-degree panoramas overlooking the city skyline. Sought-after units in a mid-rise building on world-famous Lombard Street showcase Alcatraz. While waterfront apartments impress with unparalleled vistas of the Bay Bridge and the harbor.

Haven't decided which part of the city you want to wake up in every morning? Apartment search website RENTCafé wants to lend a helping hand to renters who value views over other amenities with a roundup of the very best views money can rent you around San Francisco.

1000 Chestnut Street Apartments(pictured above)

Address: 1000 Chestnut Street (Russian Hill)

Highlights: Elegant high-rise building at the corner of Hyde and Chestnut. The spectacular bay panorama includes a view of Alcatraz, Fisherman's Wharf, and Angel Island.

Rental units: 84

Nob Hill Tower

Address: 1221 Jones (Nob Hill)

Highlights: An architectural gem in the heart of Nob Hill. Offers majestic views of the San Francisco Bay and the downtown urban landscape.

Rental units: 72

3809 20th Street Apartments & Suites

Address: 3809 20th Street (Castro)

Highlights: A classic San Francisco building with iconic charm and amazing views. Furnished suites are also available.

Rental units: 25

View Tower Apartments

Address: 2238 Hyde Street (Russian Hill)

Highlights: An elegant and extremely narrow tower high atop Russian Hill. Boasts dramatic 360-degree views of the Golden Gate and Bay Bridges, Angel Island, Alcatraz, Coit Tower, downtown, and Twin Peaks.

Rental units: 17

179 Clifford Terrace Apartments

Address: 179 Clifford Terrace (Haight Ashbury)

Highlights: Located within walking distance from Buena Vista Park, Corona Heights Park, and Golden Gate Park.

Rental units: 7

South Beach Marina Apartments

Address: 2 Townsend Street (South Beach)

Highlights: A spectacular waterfront high-rise offering panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay, the Bay Bridge, the city skyline, and South Beach Harbor.

Rental units: 414

433 Upper Terrace Apartments

Address: 433 Upper Terrace (Haight Ashbury)

Highlights: Panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge from floor to ceiling windows.

Rental units: 8

Vista West

Address: 550 Battery Street (FiDi)

Highlights: Vista West is one of four distinctive towers of the Gateway. They offer classic city and bay views in all directions.

Rental units: 1254 (in the entire Gateway complex).

The Fillmore Center

Address: 1475 Fillmore Street (Western Addition)

Highlights: Dazzling skyline views of the city and the fog rolling in at night.

Rental units: 1,114

1320 Lombard Apartments & Suites

Address: 1320-1380 Lombard Street (Russian Hill)

Highlights: Located on world-famous Lombard Street in Russian Hill, close to everything: from dining to shopping venues, to cable cars.

Rental units: 33