
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission Dolores Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $900 (11 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mission Dolores?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Mission Dolores Studio Apartments | $2,877 | $2,049 | $3,887 |
Mission Dolores 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,954 | $2,195 | $8,937 |
Mission Dolores 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,871 | $3,745 | $7,088 |
Mission Dolores 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,725 | $5,995 | $10,000+ |
Mission Dolores 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,947 | $5,395 | $6,500 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mission Dolores Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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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 Studio unit found at 72 Gough priced from $1,595. Mission Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,295. Here are the most affordable Mission Dolores apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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72 Gough | Studio Shared Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
Mission Street | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
1863 Mission St | 1Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,595 |
188 Octavia | 0BD, 1BTH S4 | Studio,1BA | $2,900 |
The Brady | S1.1 | Studio,1BA | $2,930 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Dolores, CA
As of July 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mission Dolores area is the $4.17 price per square foot 168 Lexington St Model at 168 Lexington St, Unit 168 in the in the Mission Dolores neighborhood starting from $5,395. The second greatest value Mission Dolores apartment is the A9 Model at The Oak SF starting at $4,825 with a $4.45 price per square foot in the NOMA neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mission Dolores apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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168 Lexington St, Unit 168 | 168 Lexington St | 4BR,1.5BA | $4.17 |
The Oak SF | A9 | 1BR,1BA | $4.45 |
Vara | 2k | 2BR,2BA | $4.77 |
Fifteen Fifty | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $6.32 |
140 Duboce | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $4.83 |
8 Buchanan St, Unit 403 | 8 Buchanan St | 1BR,1BA | $6.67 |
The Brady | A1.6 | 1BR,1BA | $7.98 |
1863 Mission St | 1Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.90 |
188 Octavia | 0BD, 1BTH S4 | Studio ,1BA | $6.21 |
Mission Street | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $7.60 |
Getting Around the Mission Dolores Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA
Walk Score®
99 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
96 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
98 / 100
Rider’s Paradise
World-class public transportation
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mission Dolores Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mission Dolores?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mission Dolores is under $3,125.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mission Dolores?
The cheapest apartment in Mission Dolores is Mission Street which is listed at $2,295, while the average apartment in Mission Dolores costs $9,382.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mission Dolores?
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 4 regular apartments in Mission Dolores that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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