
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $900 (16 Rentals)
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3500 23rd St

2903 Mission St, Unit APT 1

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756 Potrero Ave, Unit Lower Unit, Unit Lower Unit

La Fnix at 1950
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1906 Mission St

145 Fell

3270 21st

72 Gough

150 Franklin
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The Panoramic Soma

24 Franklin

320 14th Street

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1335 Folsom St
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2385 Folsom
Mission, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mission?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Studio Apartments | $3,555 | $2,777 | $4,433 |
| Mission 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,344 | $1,400 | $6,210 |
| Mission 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,016 | $3,200 | $10,000+ |
| Mission 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,315 | $7,687 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mission Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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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 2385 Folsom priced from $2,295. 1651 Market has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,445. Here are the most affordable Mission apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2385 Folsom | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $2,295 |
| 1651 Market | 1 Junior Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2,445 |
| 2023 Folsom | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $2,695 |
| HQ | Studio E1E | Studio,1BA | $2,777 |
| 2619 Mission | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $2,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission, CA
As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mission area is the $6.11 price per square foot Two bedroom Model at 2874 16th St in the in the Intermission neighborhood starting from $5,500. The second greatest value Mission apartment is the 2 BDRM Model at Mission Bart Apartments LLC starting at $3,795 with a $4.24 price per square foot in the Mission District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mission apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2874 16th St | Two bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $6.11 |
| Mission Bart Apartments LLC | 2 BDRM | 2BR,1BA | $4.24 |
| L Seven | A10 | 1BR,1BA | $5.01 |
| Olume Apartments | B1A | 2BR,1BA | $5.96 |
| Astella | A9 | 1BR,1BA | $6.14 |
| Fifteen Fifty | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $6.04 |
| Vara | 1d | 1BR,1BA | $5.34 |
| 1801 Mission St | 2Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $6.12 |
| 2619 Mission | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $5.76 |
| 1863 Mission St | 1Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $6.07 |
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Mission, San Francisco, CA
Moscone (George R.) Elementary
O'Connell (John) High
Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8
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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 2385 Folsom listed at $2,295.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission Apartment is $2,445 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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