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1532 Harrison StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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San FranciscoCA94110
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3850 18th StSan Francisco, CA 94114
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1950 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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3270 21st StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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750 Guerrero StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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25 Sanchez StSan Francisco, CA 94114
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462 Duboce AveSan Francisco, CA 94117
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2 Guerrero StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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1801 15th StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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1745 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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320-324 14th StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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625 Guerrero
625 Guerrero StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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3474 17th StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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3475 16th StSan Francisco, CA 94114
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2073-2079 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94114
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15 Hermann StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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3179 23rd StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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255 Dolores St
255 Dolores StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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240 Cumberland StSan Francisco, CA 94114
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85 Duboce Ave
85 Duboce AveSan Francisco, CA 94103
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155 Bartlett
155-165 Bartlett StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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3251 26th StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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480-482 Potrero Ave
480-482 Potrero AveSan Francisco, CA 94110
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40 Tiffany AveSan Francisco, CA 94110
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1085 S Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94110
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230 Dolores StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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470 14th Street
470 14th StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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179 Dolores St
179 Dolores StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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3264-3274 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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470-470 14th StSan Francisco, CA 94114
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400 Duboce
400 Duboce AveSan Francisco, CA 94114
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2112 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94114
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Metro At Showplace Square
68-78 Division StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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3783 20th StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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235 Valencia
235 Valencia StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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793 S Van Ness
793 S Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94110
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104 Guerrero
104-114 Guerrero StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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696 Valencia
696 Valencia StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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750 14th St
750 14th StSan Francisco, CA 94114
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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 | $3,675 | $2,300 | $5,435 |
| Mission District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,391 | $1,400 | $9,975 |
| Mission District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $7,480 | $3,775 | $10,000+ |
| Mission District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,564 | $9,108 | $10,000+ |
| Mission District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,500 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
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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 HQ priced from $3,098. 3605 20th Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $3,595. Here are the most affordable Mission District apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| HQ | Studio E1E | Studio,1BA | $3,098 |
| 3605 20th Street | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $3,595 |
| 1801 Mission St | 2Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3,775 |
| Mission Bart Apartments - Newly Renovated | 2 Bd / 1 Ba | 2BR,1BA | $3,995 |
| Vara | 1f | 1BR,1BA | $4,063 |
| Venn on Market | Dolores Alt | 1BR,1BA | $4,917 |
| The Madelon | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $4,977 |
| 1863 Mission St | 1Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $5,000 |
| Alchemy | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $5,105 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission District, CA
As of July 21, 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 2 Bd / 1 Ba Model at Mission Bart Apartments - Newly Renovated starting at $3,995 with a $4.46 price per square foot in the Hunters Point 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 |
| Mission Bart Apartments - Newly Renovated | 2 Bd / 1 Ba | 2BR,1BA | $4.46 |
| Vara | 1f | 1BR,1BA | $5.85 |
| Mason on Mariposa | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $7.94 |
| Venn on Market | Castro | 1BR,1BA | $8.03 |
| Alchemy | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $7.85 |
| 1801 Mission St | 2Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $6.12 |
| 3605 20th Street | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $7.71 |
| HQ | Studio E1E | Studio ,1BA | $7.90 |
| 3500 23rd St | 3500 23rd St | 1BR,1BA | $7.00 |
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Best Local Schools in Mission District, San Francisco, CA
Moscone (George R.) Elementary
San Francisco Unified School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (334)
2 out of 10
O'Connell (John) High
San Francisco Unified School District
Public School - Grades 9-12 (460)
4 out of 10
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San Francisco Unified School District
Public School - Grades K-8 (586)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mission District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mission District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mission District is under $5,105.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mission District?
The cheapest apartment in Mission District is Vara which is listed at $4,063, while the average apartment in Mission District costs $9,389.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mission District?
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 2 regular apartments in Mission District that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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