
Apartments for Rent in the Mission Bay Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA (1,367 Rentals)


Channel Mission Bay

388 Beale

The Civic

NEMA

Hanover Soma West

Geary Courtyard

The Fitzgerald
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The Canyon

Quincy

TL Residences

1177 Market at Trinity Place

Alta Potrero

Spera

33 8th at Trinity Place

L Seven

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Jasper

Bayside Village

AVA 55 Ninth

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SoMa Square

Soma at 788

Verde
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1190 Mission at Trinity Place

1188 Mission at Trinity Place

The Cornelia Suites

333 Fremont

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The George

Fifteen Fifty

Mason on Mariposa

Avery 450
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Prism

Mosso

The Paramount

Soma Residences

The Madelon

Astella

777 Tenn

855 Brannan

Lumina

50 Jones

Arc Light

Warrington Apartments

Potrero Launch
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Mission Bay, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mission Bay?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Mission Bay Studio Apartments | $2,981 | $1,175 | $8,685 |
Mission Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,018 | $950 | $8,961 |
Mission Bay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,476 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
Mission Bay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,090 | $2,965 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMission Bay, San Francisco, CA
Ranked #5
Among neighborhoods in San Francisco, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across California including Mission Bay, San Francisco, and the greater San Francisco area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Family-Friendly Rating
A family-friendly apartment community may be just the ticket if you have young ones when you rent. Amongst all of the communities in San Francisco, this area of town is one of our favorite communities for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly submarkets have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. This includes features like parks, playgrounds, extra living spaces, features for pets, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and access to highly-rated learning and education resources.
Outdoors Rating
Do you like the outdoors? this part of town ranks as providing fantastic access to parks and greenspace, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Luxury Living Rating
Mission Bay has now become known as one of the A-list upscale submarkets in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like saunas, pools, sport courts, concierge services, gardens, nearby parks, and kitchen details like granite and high-end fixtures. Other luxury items often include hardwood floors and fireplaces, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and a full-time security staff or doorman.
Pet Friendly Rating
Pet owners, listen up! this area is now ranked as one of the best communities for renting with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Getting Around the Mission Bay Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA
Walk Score®
95 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
93 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
93 / 100
Rider’s Paradise
World-class public transportation
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mission Bay
How much are Studio apartments in Mission Bay?
There are currently 428 Studio Apartments in Mission Bay with rent ranges from $1,175 to $8,685 with an average price of $2,981.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Mission Bay Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Mission Bay ranges from $950 to $8,961 with an average monthly rent of $4,018.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Mission Bay cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Mission Bay range from $1,400 to $17,944. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,476.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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