Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $900 (16 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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24 Franklin
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

24 Franklin

22-24 Franklin StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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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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1335 Folsom St
Studio Apartments

1335 Folsom St

1335 Folsom StSan Francisco, CA 94103

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2385 Folsom
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2385 Folsom

2385 Folsom StSan Francisco, CA 94110

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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2385 Folsom1 Studio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,1BA$2,295
1651 Market1 Junior Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$2,445
2023 Folsom1 Studio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,1BA$2,695
HQStudio E1EStudio,1BA$2,777
2619 Mission1 Studio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2874 16th StTwo bedroom2BR,2BA$6.11
Mission Bart Apartments LLC2 BDRM2BR,1BA$4.24
L SevenA101BR,1BA$5.01
Olume ApartmentsB1A2BR,1BA$5.96
AstellaA91BR,1BA$6.14
Fifteen FiftyStudio / 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$6.04
Vara1d1BR,1BA$5.34
1801 Mission St2Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$6.12
2619 Mission1 Studio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio ,1BA$5.76
1863 Mission St1Bedroom1BR,1BA$6.07

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Francisco

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mission, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #23

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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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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