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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission Bay Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $600 (61 Rentals)
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$1,121 - $2,349Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Geary Courtyard
639 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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$1,325 - $1,495Studio Apartments Available Oct 15
Yerba Buena Commons
88 Perry StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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$1,545Studio Apartments Available Now
949 Post St - Age 55+
949 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
3491 20th St
San FranciscoCA94110
525 Hyde St
San FranciscoCA94109
810 Hyde St
San FranciscoCA94109
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$1,779 - $3,520Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Soma Residences
1045 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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Mission Bay, San Francisco, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mission Bay?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Bay Studio Apartments | $2,988 | $1,095 | $7,649 |
| Mission Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,978 | $1,000 | $7,910 |
| Mission Bay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,175 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Mission Bay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,777 | $2,965 | $10,000+ |
| Mission Bay 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,255 | $6,255 | $6,255 |
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There are currently 61 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mission Bay Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available Mission Bay Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mission Bay area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at FOUND Study San Francisco priced from $700. 1075 Sutter St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Mission Bay apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOUND Study San Francisco | Double | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| 1075 Sutter St | Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| SF House | Small Room | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| 798 Post | Efficiency Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| 1335 Folsom St | Model I | Studio,1BA | $1,525 |
| 925 Geary Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| Hyde Park Apartments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| 949 Post St - Age 55+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| Jekyll Apartments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,645 |
| Larkin Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Bay, CA
As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mission Bay area is the $3.94 price per square foot 338 Spear St Model at 338 Spear St, Unit Infinity 2024-2025 Lease in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $4,600. The second greatest value Mission Bay apartment is the Bedroom Model at 1075 Sutter St starting at $1,000 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the South Of Market neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mission Bay apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 338 Spear St, Unit Infinity 2024-2025 Lease | 338 Spear St | 2BR,2BA | $3.94 |
| 1075 Sutter St | Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 721 Geary | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $3.69 |
| Warrington Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
| Bennett Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.80 |
| 839 Leavenworth | Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $3.25 |
| Larkin Street Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.98 |
| Geary Courtyard | 0x1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.44 |
| Hyde Park Apartments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $3.64 |
| FOUND Study San Francisco | Student Housing | Double | 1BR,1BA | $3.12 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMission Bay, San Francisco, CA
Ranked #5
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Mission Bay, San Francisco, CA
S.F. International High
San Francisco Unified School District
Public School - Grades 8-12 (401)
3 out of 10
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San Francisco Unified School District
Public School - Grades K-8 (544)
2 out of 10
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed 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 filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the Mission Bay Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA
Walk Score®
95 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
93 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
93 / 100
Rider’s Paradise
World-class public transportation
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mission Bay Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mission Bay?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mission Bay is at Geary Courtyard listed at $1,121.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission Bay Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission Bay Apartment is $700 at FOUND Study San Francisco.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mission Bay Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mission Bay is starting from $1,000 at 1075 Sutter St.
What is the most affordable Mission Bay Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Mission Bay Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hanover Soma West and starts from $6,443.
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