Cheap Homes for Rent in Mission Bay Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $300 (23 Rentals)

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588 Minna St

San FranciscoCA94103

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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
SF HouseSmall RoomStudio,1BA$1,350
925 Geary StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,445
Hyde Park Apartments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,545

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Bay, CA

As of September 14, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
338 Spear St, Unit Infinity 2024-2025 Lease338 Spear St2BR,2BA$3.94
1075 Sutter StBedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
721 Geary2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$3.69
Warrington Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$3.18
Bennett LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.74
Larkin Street ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.98
Soma ResidencesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.13
Hyde Park Apartments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$3.64
650 Ellis1 Studio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio ,1BA$4.13
FOUND Study San Francisco | Student HousingDouble1BR,1BA$3.12

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mission Bay, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #5

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mission Bay

What type of rentals are currently available in Mission Bay?

There are currently 1264 Apartments for Rent in Mission Bay, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $26,000. There are also 184 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mission Bay ranging from $300 to $27,500.

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 $300 to $27,500 with an average monthly rent of $6,506.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mission Bay?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mission Bay range from $2,965 to $26,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $5,500 to $27,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,280 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,251.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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