Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission Dolores Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $900 (11 Rentals)

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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 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 Apartments

1801 15th St

1801 15th StSan Francisco, CA 94103
  • Utilities Included

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1745 Market St
Studio Apartments

1745 Market St

1745 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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320 14th Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

320 14th Street

320-324 14th StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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625 Guerrero
Studio Apartments

625 Guerrero

625 Guerrero StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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Mission Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mission Street

1754 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
72 GoughStudio Shared BathStudio,1BA$1,595
Mission Street1x11BR,1BA$2,295
1863 Mission St1Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,595
188 Octavia0BD, 1BTH S4Studio,1BA$2,900
The BradyS1.1Studio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
168 Lexington St, Unit 168168 Lexington St4BR,1.5BA$4.17
The Oak SFA91BR,1BA$4.45
Vara2k2BR,2BA$4.77
Fifteen Fifty1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$6.32
140 Duboce1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$4.83
8 Buchanan St, Unit 4038 Buchanan St1BR,1BA$6.67
The BradyA1.61BR,1BA$7.98
1863 Mission St1Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.90
188 Octavia0BD, 1BTH S4Studio ,1BA$6.21
Mission Street1x11BR,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

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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