
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission District San Francisco, CA from $900 (28 Rentals)
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3500 23rd St

1855 Alabama St

811 Valencia St

HQ

La Fnix at 1950

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3270 21st

750 Guerrero

2 Guerrero

1801 15th St

1745 Market St

320 14th Street

625 Guerrero
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2385 Folsom

2073-2079 Market St

3474 17th Street

3475 16th St

15 Hermann

3179 23rd St

255 Dolores St
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240 Cumberland

3410 22nd Street

85 Duboce Ave

155 Bartlett

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480-482 Potrero Ave

40 Tiffany
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Mission District, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mission District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission District Studio Apartments | $3,559 | $2,775 | $4,830 |
| Mission District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,951 | $1,400 | $8,798 |
| Mission District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $7,057 | $3,775 | $10,000+ |
| Mission District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,394 | $4,900 | $9,900 |
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Cheapest Available Mission District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mission District area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 2385 Folsom priced from $2,295. HQ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,872. Here are the most affordable Mission District apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2385 Folsom | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $2,295 |
| HQ | Studio E1E | Studio,1BA | $2,872 |
| 1863 Mission St | 1Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3,080 |
| 1801 Mission St | 2Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3,775 |
| Mission Bart Apartments LLC | 2 BDRM | 2BR,1BA | $3,795 |
| Vara | 1f | 1BR,1BA | $4,230 |
| Venn on Market | Hayes Valley | 1BR,1BA | $4,530 |
| Alchemy | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4,705 |
| 2334 19th St. | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $4,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission District, CA
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mission District area is the $6.60 price per square foot 3637 18th St Model at 3637 18th St, Unit Apt 2 in the in the Intermission neighborhood starting from $9,900. The second greatest value Mission District apartment is the Alta Plaza A1C Model at Edgewater starting at $5,123 with a $4.86 price per square foot in the South Of Market neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mission District apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3637 18th St, Unit Apt 2 | 3637 18th St | 3BR,2BA | $6.60 |
| Edgewater | Alta Plaza A1C | 1BR,1BA | $4.86 |
| 2334 19th St. | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $4.80 |
| 2874 16th St | Two bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $6.11 |
| Mission Bart Apartments LLC | 2 BDRM | 2BR,1BA | $4.24 |
| Vara | 1f | 1BR,1BA | $6.09 |
| Venn on Market | Hayes Valley | 1BR,1BA | $6.67 |
| 1801 Mission St | 2Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $6.12 |
| 1863 Mission St | 1Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $6.27 |
| 3500 23rd St | 3500 23rd St | 1BR,1BA | $7.00 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMission District, San Francisco, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Mission District, San Francisco, CA
Moscone (George R.) Elementary
O'Connell (John) High
Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mission District Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mission District?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mission District is at 2385 Folsom listed at $2,295.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission District Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission District Apartment is $3,080 at 1863 Mission St.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mission District Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mission District is starting from $3,775 at 1801 Mission St.
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