Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission Dolores Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $900 (47 Rentals)

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Vara
$2,770 - $5,529
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$2,770 - $5,529
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Vara

1600 15th StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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property at 811 Valencia St

$2,775 - $2,875

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811 Valencia St

San FranciscoCA94110
property at 19 Hermann St

$3,095 - $3,695

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19 Hermann St

San FranciscoCA94102

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The Brady
$3,326 - $6,602
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The Brady

1 Brady StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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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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72 Gough
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

72 Gough

66-78 Gough StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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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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24 Franklin
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

24 Franklin

22-24 Franklin StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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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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3474 17th Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3474 17th Street

3474 17th StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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15 Hermann
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

15 Hermann

15 Hermann StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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255 Dolores St
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255 Dolores St

255 Dolores StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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85 Duboce Ave
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85 Duboce Ave

85 Duboce AveSan Francisco, CA 94103
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179 Dolores St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

179 Dolores St

179 Dolores StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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470 14th Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

470 14th Street

470 14th StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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466 14th Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

466 14th Street

470-470 14th StSan Francisco, CA 94114
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235 Valencia
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

235 Valencia

235 Valencia StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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104 Guerrero
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

104 Guerrero

104-114 Guerrero StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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Avalon Hayes Valley
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Avalon Hayes Valley

325 Octavia StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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696 Valencia
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

696 Valencia

696 Valencia StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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218 Haight
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

218 Haight

218-224 Haight StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Ansel
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ansel

1699 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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585 Dolores
2 Bedroom Apartments

585 Dolores

585-587 Dolores StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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Cheapest Available Mission Dolores Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mission Dolores area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Vara priced from $3,021. 1863 Mission St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,080. Here are the most affordable Mission Dolores apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vara1f1BR,1BA$3,021
1863 Mission St1Bedroom1BR,1BA$3,080
The BradyStudio-S1.0Studio,1BA$3,326
Avalon Hayes ValleyS1_446Studio,1BA$3,445
1801 Mission St2Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3,775
Venn on MarketHayes Valley1BR,1BA$4,314
AlchemyA11BR,1BA$4,520
Fifteen Fifty2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$6,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Dolores, CA

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mission Dolores 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 Dolores apartment is the 1j2 Model at Vara starting at $3,738 with a $4.74 price per square foot in the Intermission neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mission Dolores 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
Vara1j21BR,1BA$4.74
Venn on MarketHayes Valley +1BR,1BA$6.39
AlchemyA11BR,1BA$6.95
1801 Mission St2Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$6.12
The BradyStudio-S2.0Studio ,1BA$7.60
1863 Mission St1Bedroom1BR,1BA$6.07
Avalon Hayes ValleyS1_446Studio ,1BA$7.71

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mission Dolores Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mission Dolores?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mission Dolores is at The Brady listed at $3,326.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission Dolores Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission Dolores Apartment is $3,021 at Vara.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mission Dolores Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mission Dolores is starting from $3,775 at 1801 Mission St.

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