Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission 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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145 Fell
Studio Apartments

145 Fell

145 Fell StSan Francisco, CA 94102

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72 Gough
Studio Apartments

72 Gough

66-78 Gough StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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3270 21st
Studio Apartments

3270 21st

3270 21st StSan Francisco, CA 94110

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1649-1655 Market St
Studio Apartments

1649-1655 Market St

1649-1655 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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150 Franklin
Studio Apartments

150 Franklin

150 Franklin StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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The Panoramic Soma
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Panoramic Soma

1321 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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320 14th Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

320 14th Street

320-324 14th StSan Francisco, CA 94103

Mission, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mission Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mission area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 72 Gough priced from $1,595. HQ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,199. Here are the most affordable Mission apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
72 GoughStudio Shared BathStudio,1BA$1,595
HQStudio E1EStudio,1BA$2,199
2385 FolsomStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,245
Olume ApartmentsE1AStudio,1BA$2,284
Mission Street1x11BR,1BA$2,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission, CA

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mission 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 apartment is the 3x2 Model at The Quinn starting at $5,050 with a $4.45 price per square foot in the South Of Market neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mission 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 Quinn3x23BR,2BA$4.45
The Oak SFA91BR,1BA$4.45
AstellaB52BR,2BA$5.20
Hanover Soma WestA71BR,1BA$4.11
1288 Howard St, Unit 6091288 Howard St2BR,2BA$5.02
Vara1f1BR,1BA$4.85
3201 23rd Street1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$5.15
L SevenS2Studio ,1BA$5.43
3605 20th StreetStudio 1 BathStudio ,1BA$5.57

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mission, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #25

Among neighborhoods in San Francisco, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Mission Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA

Walk Score®

99 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

98 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

88 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mission Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mission?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mission is at 72 Gough listed at $1,595.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission Apartment is $2,295 at Mission Street.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mission is starting from $3,000 at The Sutherland.

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