Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Mission Bay China Basin Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $2,040 (1 Rental)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mission Bay China Basin?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Mission Bay China Basin Studio Apartments | $3,053 | $1,495 | $6,178 |
Mission Bay China Basin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,869 | $1,195 | $8,892 |
Mission Bay China Basin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,275 | $2,040 | $10,000+ |
Mission Bay China Basin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,600 | $2,345 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mission Bay China Basin Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mission Bay China Basin?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mission Bay China Basin is under $2,015.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mission Bay China Basin?
The cheapest apartment in Mission Bay China Basin is 1028 Howard which is listed at $2,535, while the average apartment in Mission Bay China Basin costs $5,458.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mission Bay China Basin?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 9 regular apartments in Mission Bay China Basin that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Mission Bay China Basin?
Cheap apartments in Mission Bay China Basin have an average cost of $307 which is $5,151 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mission Bay China Basin.
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