Cheap Homes for Rent in Mission Bay China Basin Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,700 (23 Rentals)

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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 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 $1,350. 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 HouseSmall RoomStudio,1BA$1,350
132 6th StreetStudio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,695
Soma ResidencesStudioStudio,1BA$1,779
OSM Trade Street0x1Studio,1BA$1,845

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

As of August 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mission Bay China Basin area is the $5.04 price per square foot Podium B1 Alt 1 Model at Azure in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $5,355. The second greatest value Mission Bay China Basin apartment is the B1 Model at Soma at 788 starting at $4,363 with a $4.94 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.
AzurePodium B1 Alt 12BR,2BA$5.04
Soma at 788B12BR,2BA$4.94
HQTwo Bedroom B2E2BR,2BA$4.70
SoMa Square1 Bedroom N1BR,1BA$4.89
Soma ResidencesOne Bedroom with Loft1BR,1BA$4.22
Bennett LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.68
33 8th at Trinity Place1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.42
1190 Mission at Trinity PlaceJr. 1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.93
OSM Trade Street0x1Studio ,1BA$4.61
FOUND Study San Francisco | Student HousingDouble1BR,1BA$3.12

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Mission Bay China Basin, San Francisco, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mission Bay China Basin

What type of rentals are currently available in Mission Bay China Basin?

There are currently 599 Apartments for Rent in Mission Bay China Basin, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,325 to $18,751. There are also 154 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mission Bay China Basin ranging from $1,750 to $25,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mission Bay China Basin?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mission Bay China Basin ranges from $1,750 to $25,800 with an average monthly rent of $7,097.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mission Bay China Basin?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mission Bay China Basin range from $2,965 to $12,167, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $5,500 to $25,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $9,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,690.

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