Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $923 (59 Rentals)

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Hanover Soma West
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$3,520 - $8,870

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Base Rent$3,520 - $8,870

Total Monthly Price$3,520 - $8,870
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Hanover Soma West

1140 Harrison StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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The Brady
$3,653 - $9,743

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The Brady

1 Brady StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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Vara
$3,815 - $9,343

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Vara

1600 15th StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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property at 1288 Howard St
$4,400 - $6,700

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Base Rent$4,400 - $6,700

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1288 Howard St

San FranciscoCA94103
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Avanza 490
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Avanza 490

490 S Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94103
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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 to 1 Bedroom Apartments

145 Fell

145 Fell StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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72 Gough
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

72 Gough

66-78 Gough StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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3270 21st
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3270 21st

3270 21st StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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150 Franklin
Studio to 1 Bedroom 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
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

320 14th Street

320-324 14th 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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3179 23rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3179 23rd St

3179 23rd StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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The Quinn
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Quinn

345 8th StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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85 Duboce Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

85 Duboce Ave

85 Duboce AveSan Francisco, CA 94103
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155 Bartlett
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

155 Bartlett

155-165 Bartlett StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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College Park Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

College Park Apartments

3251 26th StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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480-482 Potrero Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

480-482 Potrero Ave

480-482 Potrero AveSan Francisco, CA 94110
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1085 South Van Ness
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1085 South Van Ness

1085 S Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94110
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1335 Folsom St
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1335 Folsom St

1335 Folsom StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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1242-1244 Howard St
3 Bedroom Apartments

1242-1244 Howard St

1242-1244 Howard StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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2619 Mission
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2619 Mission

2619 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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Slate Residences
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Slate Residences

911 Bryant StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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793 S Van Ness
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

793 S Van Ness

793 S Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94110
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235 Valencia
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

235 Valencia

235 Valencia StSan Francisco, CA 94103

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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 290-292 14th Street (7036rc) priced from $2,650. NEMA has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $3,030. Here are the most affordable Mission apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
290-292 14th Street (7036rc)0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$2,650
NEMASA8Studio, 1BA$3,030
HQStudio E1EStudio, 1BA$3,129
2619 Mission1 Studio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio, 1BA$3,195
Olume ApartmentsE2Studio, 1BA$3,384
L SevenS2Studio, 1BA$3,387
Hanover Soma WestS7Studio, 1BA$3,616
The BradyStudio-S1.0Studio, 1BA$3,658
Glasdore Lofts1X1-4021BR, 1BA$3,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission, CA

As of September 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mission area is the $7.62 price per square foot B1 Model at Astella in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $6,183. The second greatest value Mission apartment is the 1j2 Model at Vara in the Intermission neighborhood starting at $5,212 with a $6.61 price per square foot. 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.
AstellaB12BR, 2BA$7.62
Vara1j21BR, 1BA$6.61
1801 Mission St2Bedroom 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$6.12
Hanover Soma WestS8Studio, 1BA$7.22
3440 20th Street1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR, 1BA$7.64
2619 Mission1 Studio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio, 1BA$6.14
L SevenS2Studio, 1BA$6.76
NEMASA6Studio, 1BA$7.05
HQStudio E1EStudio, 1BA$7.98
3500 23rd St3500 23rd St1BR, 1BA$7.00

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Mission, San Francisco, CA

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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 290-292 14th Street (7036rc) listed at $2,650.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission Apartment is $3,595 at 1651 Market.

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 $3,775 at 1801 Mission St.

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