Cheap Homes for Rent in Mission Bay China Basin Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,700 (28 Rentals)

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626 Natoma St

San FranciscoCA94103

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property at 1075 Market St

1075 Market St

San FranciscoCA94103
property at 960 Market St

960 Market St

San FranciscoCA94102

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property at 1160 Mission St

1160 Mission St

San FranciscoCA94103
property at 638 Minna St

638 Minna St

San FranciscoCA94103

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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. 229 Ellis 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
229 EllisSmall RoomStudio,1BA$1,350
Yerba Buena CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
57 TaylorStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,595
132 6th StreetStudio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,695
Soma ResidencesStudioStudio,1BA$1,779
77 BluxomeStudiosStudio,1BA$1,880
605 Jones1 Studio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,945
STEVENSON LOFTSStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
345 6thA-6Studio,1BA$2,240

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

As of July 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mission Bay China Basin area is the $4.33 price per square foot Plan B2C Model at 388 Beale in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $5,252. The second greatest value Mission Bay China Basin apartment is the 3x2 Model at The Quinn starting at $5,050 with a $4.45 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.
388 BealePlan B2C2BR,2BA$4.33
The Quinn3x23BR,2BA$4.45
1288 Howard St, Unit 6051288 Howard St2BR,2BA$4.59
Bennett Lofts1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.67
L SevenA41BR,1BA$4.44
Soma ResidencesThe Executive1BR,1BA$4.31
Jones Street Apartments LLC.2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$4.54
STEVENSON LOFTSJr 1 Bed1BR,1BA$4.27
Geary Courtyard0x1Studio ,1BA$4.55
FOUND Study San FranciscoPrivate Room1BR,1BA$4.58

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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 604 Apartments for Rent in Mission Bay China Basin, CA with pricing that ranges from $950 to $21,000. There are also 148 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mission Bay China Basin ranging from $1,750 to $28,900.

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 $28,900 with an average monthly rent of $6,473.

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