Cheap Homes for Rent in Mission Dolores Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,200 (12 Rentals)

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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 Mission Street priced from $2,295. 1863 Mission St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,595. Here are the most affordable Mission Dolores apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mission Street1x11BR,1BA$2,295
1863 Mission St1Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,595
Vara1d1BR,1BA$2,891
The BradyS1.1Studio,1BA$2,930
Fifteen Fifty1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$4,451

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Dolores, CA

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mission Dolores area is the $4.40 price per square foot 168 Lexington St Model at 168 Lexington St, Unit 168 in the in the Mission Dolores neighborhood starting from $5,695. 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$4.40
The Oak SFA91BR,1BA$4.45
AlchemyA21BR,1BA$11.10
Fifteen Fifty1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$6.32
Vara1a1BR,1BA$4.82
8 Buchanan St, Unit 4038 Buchanan St1BR,1BA$6.67
The BradyA1.61BR,1BA$7.98
1863 Mission St1Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.90
Mission Street1x11BR,1BA$7.60
1825 MissionStudioStudio ,1BA$9.34

Frequently Asked Questions about Mission Dolores

What type of rentals are currently available in Mission Dolores?

There are currently 531 Apartments for Rent in Mission Dolores, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,049 to $10,000. There are also 18 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mission Dolores ranging from $1,260 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mission Dolores?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mission Dolores ranges from $1,260 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,485.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mission Dolores?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mission Dolores range from $4,971 to $10,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $5,300 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,260 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,695.

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