Cheap Homes for Rent in Mission District San Francisco, CA from $1,200 (8 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at Mission Street priced from $2,295. 1863 Mission St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,595. Here are the most affordable Mission District apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mission Street1x11BR,1BA$2,295
1863 Mission St1Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,595
Vara1d1BR,1BA$2,891

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission District, CA

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mission District area is the $4.40 price per square foot 168 Lexington St Model at 168 Lexington St, Unit 168 in the in the Mission Dolores neighborhood starting from $5,695. The second greatest value Mission District apartment is the B5.1 Model at Alta Potrero starting at $5,852 with a $5.98 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
168 Lexington St, Unit 168168 Lexington St4BR,1.5BA$4.40
Alta PotreroB5.12BR,2BA$5.98
3440 20th Street1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$4.49
One Henry Adams1 Bedroom H1BR,1BA$5.67
3201 23rd Street1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$5.08
855 Brannan1B - Curved with Balcony1BR,1BA$6.05
Vara1a1BR,1BA$4.82
HQOne Bedroom A1B1BR,1BA$5.31
Potrero 1010Junior 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$6.22
1863 Mission St1Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.90

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mission District

What type of rentals are currently available in Mission District?

There are currently 1914 Apartments for Rent in Mission District, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,335 to $10,050. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mission District ranging from $1,260 to $28,900.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mission District ranges from $1,260 to $28,900 with an average monthly rent of $6,672.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mission District range from $4,971 to $9,100, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,300 to $28,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,260 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,695.

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