Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission Bay China Basin Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $600 (94 Rentals)

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1101 Howard St
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$1,945 - $2,431
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$1,945 - $2,431
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1101 Howard St

1101 Howard StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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property at 347 Eddy St

$1,995

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347 Eddy St

San FranciscoCA94102
property at 422 Ellis St

$1,695 - $2,195

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422 Ellis St

San FranciscoCA94102
property at 507 Taylor St

$2,495 - $2,845

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507 Taylor St

San FranciscoCA94102
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The Wilson
$2,785
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$2,785
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The Wilson

973 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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property at 1075 Market St

$2,795

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$2,795
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

1075 Market St, Unit #207

1075 Market St
San FranciscoCA94103

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Geary Courtyard
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$3,176
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$3,176
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Geary Courtyard

639 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Prism
$3,362 - $10,035
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$3,362 - $10,035
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Prism

1028 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Hanover Soma West
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$3,500 - $9,286
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Hanover Soma West

1140 Harrison StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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Bayside Village
$4,033 - $8,255
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Bayside Village

3 Bayside Village PlSan Francisco, CA 94107
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Alta Potrero
$4,034 - $9,544
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Alta Potrero

1301 16th StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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property at 855 Folsom St

$4,195

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$4,195
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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 17

855 Folsom St, Unit 332

855 Folsom St
San FranciscoCA94107

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474 Natoma
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474 Natoma

474 Natoma 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. Yerba Buena Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,567. 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
Yerba Buena CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$1,567
OSM Trade StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,845
1101 Howard St2 Br / 1 Ba2BR,1BA$1,968
Soma ResidencesStudio with LoftStudio,1BA$2,800
345 6thA-9Studio,1BA$2,970
The Grid SOMAA41BR,1BA$3,068
Geary Courtyard1x11BR,1BA$3,176
50 JonesThe WillowStudio,1BA$3,216
L SevenS1Studio,1BA$3,246

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

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mission Bay China Basin area is the $4.91 price per square foot 1 Bed, 1 Bath Model at Bennett Lofts in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $4,567. The second greatest value Mission Bay China Basin apartment is the 2 Br / 1 Ba Model at 1101 Howard St starting at $1,968 with a $2.34 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.
Bennett Lofts1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.91
1101 Howard St2 Br / 1 Ba2BR,1BA$2.34
MB360Halo1BR,1BA$6.54
SoMa Square1 Bedroom O1BR,1BA$6.35
Avalon at Mission BayS1-MStudio ,1BA$6.92
The Grid SOMAA2L1BR,1BA$4.95
Geary Courtyard1x11BR,1BA$6.14
Soma ResidencesStudioStudio ,1BA$5.54
345 6thA-9Studio ,1BA$6.53
Yerba Buena CommonsStudioStudio ,1BA$5.02

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Mission Bay China Basin, San Francisco, CA

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mission Bay China Basin?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mission Bay China Basin is at SF House listed at $1,300.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission Bay China Basin Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission Bay China Basin Apartment is $3,068 at The Grid SOMA.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mission Bay China Basin Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mission Bay China Basin is starting from $1,968 at 1101 Howard St.

What is the most affordable Mission Bay China Basin Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mission Bay China Basin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1101 Howard St and starts from $2,174.

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