
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $900 (41 Rentals)
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The Oak SF

3272 21st St

L Seven

HQ

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1 Brady St, Unit SI FL4-ID1161

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Hanover Soma West

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959 Capp St

Avanza 490

La Fnix at 1950

1906 Mission St

145 Fell

3270 21st

72 Gough
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320 14th Street

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3179 23rd St

The Quinn

85 Duboce Ave
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1335 Folsom St

480-482 Potrero Ave

1085 South Van Ness

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1424 Valencia

793 S Van Ness

235 Valencia

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696 Valencia

3605 20th Street

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2641 Harrison St
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1018 Minna St
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 | $3,862 | $2,300 | $4,969 |
| Mission 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,751 | $1,400 | $7,431 |
| Mission 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,772 | $3,775 | $10,000+ |
| Mission 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,712 | $6,300 | $10,000+ |
| Mission 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,500 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 41 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 L Seven priced from $3,246. HQ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $3,248. Here are the most affordable Mission apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| L Seven | S1 | Studio,1BA | $3,246 |
| HQ | Studio E1E | Studio,1BA | $3,248 |
| 1424 Valencia | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $3,295 |
| Olume Apartments | E1A | Studio,1BA | $3,484 |
| 3605 20th Street | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $3,495 |
| Hanover Soma West | S4 | Studio,1BA | $3,654 |
| The Brady | Studio-S2.0 | Studio,1BA | $3,726 |
| 1801 Mission St | 2Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3,775 |
| NEMA | SA1 | Studio,1BA | $3,920 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission, CA
As of August 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mission area is the $7.40 price per square foot B5 Model at Astella in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $6,672. The second greatest value Mission apartment is the B3 Model at The Madelon starting at $6,901 with a $8.12 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astella | B5 | 2BR,2BA | $7.40 |
| The Madelon | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $8.12 |
| Vara | 1f | 1BR,1BA | $6.36 |
| The Fitzgerald | 1BD, 1BTH F | 1BR,1BA | $8.19 |
| 1801 Mission St | 2Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $6.12 |
| Hanover Soma West | S4 | Studio ,1BA | $7.11 |
| NEMA | SA1 | Studio ,1BA | $8.24 |
| 3605 20th Street | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $7.50 |
| L Seven | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $7.01 |
| 3500 23rd St | 3500 23rd St | 1BR,1BA | $7.00 |
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4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Mission, San Francisco, CA
O'Connell (John) High School
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 L Seven listed at $3,246.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission Apartment is $4,311 at L Seven.
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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