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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. Vara has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,855. Here are the most affordable Mission District apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mission Street1x11BR,1BA$2,295
Vara1b1BR,1BA$2,855
240 Dolores Street ApartmentsRenovated StudioStudio,1BA$2,949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission District, CA

As of September 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mission District area is the $4.68 price per square foot 168 Lexington St Model at 168 Lexington St, Unit 168 in the in the Mission Dolores neighborhood starting from $6,045. The second greatest value Mission District apartment is the 65 Montezuma St Model at 65 Montezuma St, Unit 65 Montezuma starting at $4,800 with a $3.84 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$4.68
65 Montezuma St, Unit 65 Montezuma65 Montezuma St3BR,1BA$3.84
AlchemyC82BR,2BA$6.11
Alta PotreroB5.12BR,2BA$5.91
1515 15th St, Unit Apt 5071515 15th St2BR,2BA$4.96
3440 20th Street2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$5.08
Vara1b1BR,1BA$4.38
855 Brannan1B - Curved with Balcony1BR,1BA$5.73
EdgewaterYerba Buena E1BStudio ,1BA$5.30
Potrero 1010Junior 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$6.08

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mission District, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #23

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

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mission District

What type of rentals are currently available in Mission District?

There are currently 1910 Apartments for Rent in Mission District, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,595 to $12,440. There are also 64 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mission District ranging from $1,200 to $25,800.

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 $1,200 to $25,800 with an average monthly rent of $6,706.

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 $4,800 to $8,995, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $5,200 to $25,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,310 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,045.

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