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

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$2,775 - $2,875

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811 Valencia St

San FranciscoCA94110
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La Fnix at 1950
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

La Fnix at 1950

1950 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103

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3270 21st
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3270 21st

3270 21st StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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750 Guerrero
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

750 Guerrero

750 Guerrero StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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2 Guerrero
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2 Guerrero

2 Guerrero StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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1801 15th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1801 15th St

1801 15th StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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1745 Market St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1745 Market St

1745 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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320 14th Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

320 14th Street

320-324 14th StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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625 Guerrero
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

625 Guerrero

625 Guerrero StSan Francisco, CA 94110

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2385 Folsom
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2385 Folsom

2385 Folsom StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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2073-2079 Market St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2073-2079 Market St

2073-2079 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94114
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3474 17th Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3474 17th Street

3474 17th StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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3475 16th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3475 16th St

3475 16th StSan Francisco, CA 94114
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15 Hermann
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

15 Hermann

15 Hermann StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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3179 23rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3179 23rd St

3179 23rd StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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255 Dolores St
Studio Apartments

255 Dolores St

255 Dolores StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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240 Cumberland
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

240 Cumberland

240 Cumberland StSan Francisco, CA 94114
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3410 22nd Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3410 22nd Street

994-998 Guerrero StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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85 Duboce Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

85 Duboce Ave

85 Duboce AveSan Francisco, CA 94103
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155 Bartlett
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

155 Bartlett

155-165 Bartlett StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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College Park Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

College Park Apartments

3251 26th StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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480-482 Potrero Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

480-482 Potrero Ave

480-482 Potrero AveSan Francisco, CA 94110
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40 Tiffany
1 Bedroom Apartments

40 Tiffany

40 Tiffany AveSan Francisco, CA 94110

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Mission District, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2385 Folsom1 Studio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,1BA$2,295
HQStudio E1EStudio,1BA$2,872
1863 Mission St1Bedroom1BR,1BA$3,080
1801 Mission St2Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3,775
Mission Bart Apartments LLC2 BDRM2BR,1BA$3,795
Vara1f1BR,1BA$4,230
Venn on MarketHayes Valley1BR,1BA$4,530
AlchemyA11BR,1BA$4,705
2334 19th St.2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3637 18th St, Unit Apt 23637 18th St3BR,2BA$6.60
EdgewaterAlta Plaza A1C1BR,1BA$4.86
2334 19th St.2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$4.80
2874 16th StTwo bedroom2BR,2BA$6.11
Mission Bart Apartments LLC2 BDRM2BR,1BA$4.24
Vara1f1BR,1BA$6.09
Venn on MarketHayes Valley1BR,1BA$6.67
1801 Mission St2Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$6.12
1863 Mission St1Bedroom1BR,1BA$6.27
3500 23rd St3500 23rd St1BR,1BA$7.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mission District, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #28

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 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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