Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $900 (8 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 to 1 Bedroom Apartments

145 Fell

145 Fell 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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72 Gough
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

72 Gough

66-78 Gough StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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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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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 1335 Folsom St priced from $2,040. Mission Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,295. Here are the most affordable Mission apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1335 Folsom StModel CStudio,1BA$2,040
Mission Street1x11BR,1BA$2,295
Hanover Soma WestS2Studio,1BA$2,660

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission, CA

As of October 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mission area is the $4.64 price per square foot 168 Lexington St Model at 168 Lexington St, Unit 168 in the in the Mission Dolores neighborhood starting from $5,995. The second greatest value Mission apartment is the 1515 15th St Model at 1515 15th St, Unit Apt 507 starting at $4,600 with a $4.75 price per square foot in the Intermission 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$4.64
1515 15th St, Unit Apt 5071515 15th St2BR,2BA$4.75
3440 20th Street2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$5.08
L SevenA31BR,1BA$4.80
Fifteen Fifty1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$5.82
One Henry Adams1 Bedroom H1BR,1BA$5.85
AstellaA21BR,1BA$5.90
Olume ApartmentsA71BR,1BA$5.89
Hanover Soma WestS8Studio ,1BA$5.34
1335 Folsom StModel CStudio ,1BA$4.98

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mission, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #19

Among cities in California 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 1335 Folsom St listed at $2,040.

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 $4,390 at The Fitzgerald.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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