Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission Bay China Basin Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $600 (73 Rentals)

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Geary Courtyard
$2,118 - $2,806
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Geary Courtyard

639 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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The Wilson
$2,549
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 10

The Wilson

973 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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Prism
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$2,654 - $10,035
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Prism

1028 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Bayside Village
$3,600 - $6,625
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Bayside Village

3 Bayside Village PlSan Francisco, CA 94107
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520 Geary
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

520 Geary

520-524 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102

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621 Taylor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

621 Taylor

621 Taylor StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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57 Taylor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

57 Taylor

39-57 Taylor StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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720 Jones
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720 Jones

720 Jones StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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124 Mason
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

124 Mason

120-124 Mason StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Jones Street Terrace
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Jones Street Terrace

729 Jones StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1028 Howard
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1028 Howard

1028 Howard StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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OSM Trade Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

OSM Trade Street

225 Taylor StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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449 O'Farrell
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449 O'Farrell

447-451 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94102

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570 Jessie
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

570 Jessie

570 Jessie StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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Central Apartments
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Central Apartments

574 3rd StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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STEVENSON LOFTS
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

STEVENSON LOFTS

529 Stevenson StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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540 O'Farrell Street
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540 O'Farrell Street

540 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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1335 Folsom St
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1335 Folsom St

1335 Folsom StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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270 TURK Apartments
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270 TURK Apartments

270-272 Turk StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Taylor Suites
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Taylor Suites

250 Taylor StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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5th St Apartments
3 Bedroom Apartments

5th St Apartments

388 5th StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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The Mariposa
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Mariposa

601 TennesseeSan Francisco, CA 94107
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The Dudley
Studio Apartments

The Dudley

1000 Howard StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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Mission Bay China Basin, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mission Bay China Basin Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mission Bay China Basin area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at SF House priced from $1,300. 225 Ellis St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Mission Bay China Basin apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SF HouseUrban NestStudio,1BA$1,300
225 Ellis StEfficiency StudioStudio,$1,400
OSM Trade StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,845
Geary Courtyard0x1Studio,1BA$2,118
1190 Mission at Trinity PlaceJr. 1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,592
Soma ResidencesStudio with LoftStudio,1BA$2,693
HQStudio E1EStudio,1BA$2,733
PrismS7Studio,1BA$2,904
50 JonesThe WillowStudio,1BA$2,922
1188 Mission at Trinity Place1 Bed JR C1BR,1BA$3,164

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Bay China Basin, CA

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mission Bay China Basin area is the $5.86 price per square foot C2 Model at Astella in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $7,212. The second greatest value Mission Bay China Basin apartment is the Two Bedroom B2M Model at Channel Mission Bay starting at $6,985 with a $6.40 price per square foot in the South Of Market neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mission Bay China Basin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
AstellaC23BR,2BA$5.86
Channel Mission BayTwo Bedroom B2M2BR,2BA$6.40
Bennett LoftsPlan SB LoftStudio ,1BA$4.58
MB360Halo1BR,1BA$5.73
L SevenA101BR,1BA$5.15
SoMa Square1 Bedroom L1BR,1BA$5.84
923 Folsom1 Bedroom | 660 sf | Large Patio1BR,1BA$5.76
Soma ResidencesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$5.63
1190 Mission at Trinity PlaceJr. 1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$5.20
Geary Courtyard0x1Studio ,1BA$4.60

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Mission Bay China Basin, San Francisco, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Northeast Central San Francisco. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mission Bay China Basin Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mission Bay China Basin?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mission Bay China Basin is under $3,164.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mission Bay China Basin?

The cheapest apartment in Mission Bay China Basin is 1190 Mission at Trinity Place which is listed at $2,592, while the average apartment in Mission Bay China Basin costs $7,687.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mission Bay China Basin?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 7 regular apartments in Mission Bay China Basin that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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