
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Mission Bay Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,312 (150 Rentals)


949 Post St

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Yerba Buena Commons

The Cornelia Suites

145 Leavenworth St

422 Ellis St

OSM 272 Ninth LP

O & M

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Geary Courtyard

505 Taylor St
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Tower 737 Condominium Rentals

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434 Minna St, Unit SI FL4-ID1435

Fox Plaza

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434 Minna St, Unit SI FL5-ID1433

50 Jones

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500 Beale St, Unit SI FL2-ID151

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Prism

HQ
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2 Bayside Village Pl, Unit SI FL4-ID96

The Civic

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Hanover Soma West

Olume Apartments

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246 Ritch St, Unit SI FL4-ID31

Soma at 788

Astella

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The Martin

SoMa Square

L Seven
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Rincon Green

Mason on Mariposa

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Bayside Village

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18 10th St, Unit GO FL9-ID1382

Modera Rincon Hill

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Alta Potrero

Fifteen Fifty

MB360

Avalon Dogpatch
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18 10th St, Unit SI FL14-ID397

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947 Bush

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Madonna Residences

513-519 Bush St

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McAlpin Building

615 Leavenworth
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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 | $3,824 | $1,312 | $6,213 |
| Mission Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,037 | $898 | $8,650 |
| Mission Bay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,773 | $1,968 | $10,000+ |
| Mission Bay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,132 | $2,174 | $10,000+ |
| Mission Bay 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,629 | $4,384 | $8,119 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMission Bay, San Francisco, CA
Ranked #5
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mission Bay Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mission Bay?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mission Bay is under $2,870.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mission Bay?
The cheapest apartment in Mission Bay is SF House which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in Mission Bay costs $7,773.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mission Bay?
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 6 regular apartments in Mission Bay 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?
Cheap apartments in Mission Bay have an average cost of $292 which is $7,481 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mission Bay.
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