Cheap Homes for Rent in Mission Bay Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,200 (22 Rentals)

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Mission Bay, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
FOUND Study San FranciscoDouble1BR,1BA$700
1075 Sutter StBedroom2BR,1BA$1,000
Oasis ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
229 EllisSmall RoomStudio,1BA$1,350
Hyde Park Apartments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Bay, CA

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mission Bay area is the $3.75 price per square foot B5-mirror Model at AVA 55 Ninth in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $4,144. The second greatest value Mission Bay apartment is the Lumina Apartment Model at Lumina starting at $3,900 with a $3.89 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
AVA 55 NinthB5-mirror2BR,2BA$3.75
LuminaLumina Apartment2BR,2BA$3.89
1075 Sutter StBedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
Warrington Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$3.18
Bennett Lofts1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.81
721 Geary1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$3.33
839 LeavenworthStudio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio ,1BA$2.69
Soma ResidencesStudio with LoftStudio ,1BA$3.93
1008 LarkinStudio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio ,1BA$3.51
Hyde Park Apartments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$3.75

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mission Bay

What type of rentals are currently available in Mission Bay?

There are currently 1273 Apartments for Rent in Mission Bay, CA with pricing that ranges from $950 to $18,879. There are also 198 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mission Bay ranging from $1,260 to $28,900.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mission Bay ranges from $1,260 to $28,900 with an average monthly rent of $6,220.

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