Cheap Homes for Rent in the Mission Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,300 (5 Rentals)

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$3,495

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

1515 15th St, Unit #3##

1515 15th St
San FranciscoCA94103

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
L SevenS1Studio,1BA$3,246
HQStudio E1EStudio,1BA$3,248
1424 Valencia1 Studio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,1BA$3,295

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
AstellaB52BR,2BA$7.40
The MadelonB32BR,2BA$8.12
Vara1f1BR,1BA$6.36
The Fitzgerald1BD, 1BTH F1BR,1BA$8.19
1801 Mission St2Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$6.12
Hanover Soma WestS4Studio ,1BA$7.11
NEMASA1Studio ,1BA$8.24
3605 20th Street1 Studio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio ,1BA$7.50
L SevenS1Studio ,1BA$7.01
3500 23rd St3500 23rd St1BR,1BA$7.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mission

What type of rentals are currently available in Mission?

There are currently 1026 Apartments for Rent in Mission, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,400 to $17,010. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mission ranging from $1,300 to $12,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mission?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mission ranges from $1,300 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,911.

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