Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission Bay China Basin Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $600 (22 Rentals)

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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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124 Mason
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

124 Mason

120-124 Mason StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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720 Jones
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

720 Jones

720 Jones StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Jones Street Terrace
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

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
Studio Apartments

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
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

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

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 1 Bed unit found at FOUND Study San Francisco priced from $700. SF House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Mission Bay China Basin apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
FOUND Study San FranciscoDouble1BR,1BA$700
SF HouseUrban NestStudio,1BA$1,300
605 Jones1 Studio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,1BA$2,095
Soma ResidencesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,169
50 JonesThe WillowStudio,1BA$2,188

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

As of November 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mission Bay China Basin area is the $4.71 price per square foot 3 Bedroom / 3 Bathroom Model at Mason on Mariposa in the in the Mission District neighborhood starting from $8,325. The second greatest value Mission Bay China Basin apartment is the Alta Plaza A1C Model at Edgewater starting at $3,799 with a $3.60 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.
Mason on Mariposa3 Bedroom / 3 Bathroom3BR,3BA$4.71
EdgewaterAlta Plaza A1C1BR,1BA$3.60
Bennett Lofts1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.28
MB360Halo1BR,1BA$4.57
Geary Courtyard1x11BR,1BA$3.38
The Wilson1x1 - 7081BR,1BA$3.91
33 8th at Trinity Place1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.47
The Lofts at One PowellH2 0X1Studio ,1BA$4.60
Soma ResidencesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.22
FOUND Study San Francisco | Student HousingDouble1BR,1BA$3.12

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Mission Bay China Basin, San Francisco, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $2,399.

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

The cheapest apartment in Mission Bay China Basin is FOUND Study San Francisco which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Mission Bay China Basin costs $7,813.

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 16 regular apartments in Mission Bay China Basin that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Mission Bay China Basin?

Cheap apartments in Mission Bay China Basin have an average cost of $168 which is $7,645 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mission Bay China Basin.

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