Cheap Homes for Rent in the Mission Bay China Basin Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $2,000 (7 Rentals)

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$3,195

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

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718 4th St
San FranciscoCA94107

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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. 1101 Howard St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,968. 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
1101 Howard St2 Br / 1 Ba2BR,1BA$1,968
Soma ResidencesStudioStudio,1BA$2,708

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

As of August 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mission Bay China Basin area is the $4.73 price per square foot 1 Bed, 1 Bath Model at Bennett Lofts in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $4,399. 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$4.73
1101 Howard St2 Br / 1 Ba2BR,1BA$2.34
HQTwo Bedroom B2B2BR,2BA$6.51
Soma at 788A11BR,1BA$6.12
The Grid SOMAA41BR,1BA$5.92
PrismB12BR,1BA$6.99
SoMa Square1 Bedroom L1BR,1BA$7.22
MB360OrbStudio ,1BA$7.28
Soma ResidencesThe Executive1BR,1BA$5.75
Hanover Soma WestS7Studio ,1BA$6.69

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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 607 Apartments for Rent in Mission Bay China Basin, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,312 to $20,620. There are also 98 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mission Bay China Basin ranging from $2,000 to $30,000.

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 $2,000 to $30,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,955.

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