Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission Dolores Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $900 (10 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 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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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 $3,764. 1801 Mission St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $3,775. Here are the most affordable Mission Dolores apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vara1f1BR,1BA$3,764
1801 Mission St2Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3,775
The BradyStudio-S2.0Studio,1BA$4,172

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Dolores, CA

As of July 11, 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 1f Model at Vara starting at $3,764 with a $5.42 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
Vara1f1BR,1BA$5.42
Venn on MarketCastro1BR,1BA$8.09
AlchemyA11BR,1BA$8.88
Avalon Hayes ValleyA2_7191BR,1BA$7.80
1801 Mission St2Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$6.12
The Brady1 Bed/1 Bath-A2.01BR,1BA$8.02
1863 Mission St1Bedroom1BR,1BA$10.18

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 $4,172.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission Dolores Apartment is $3,764 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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