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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission Bay China Basin Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $700 (27 Rentals)
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1028 Howard StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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2095 Bryant StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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1045 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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973 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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Mission Bay China Basin, San Francisco, CA Local Guide
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 | $3,031 | $1,495 | $6,269 |
| Mission Bay China Basin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,826 | $1,708 | $10,000+ |
| Mission Bay China Basin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,228 | $2,040 | $10,000+ |
| Mission Bay China Basin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,970 | $1,754 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Mission Bay China Basin Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mission Bay China Basin area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at FOUND Study San Francisco priced from $700. Jones Street Apartments LLC. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here are the most affordable Mission Bay China Basin apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOUND Study San Francisco | Double | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Jones Street Apartments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| Yerba Buena Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| 57 Taylor | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| 229 Ellis | Stuido - Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| 345 6th Street Apartments | A-1 | Studio,1BA | $1,985 |
| 1335 Folsom St | Model B | Studio,1BA | $2,055 |
| Geary Courtyard | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $2,164 |
| Soma Residences | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| Mosso | SP Renovation 2 | Studio,1BA | $2,270 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Bay China Basin, CA
As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mission Bay China Basin area is the $3.46 price per square foot 478 Utah St Model at 478 Utah St, Unit 478 in the in the Intermission neighborhood starting from $4,150. The second greatest value Mission Bay China Basin apartment is the 175 Bluxome St Model at 175 Bluxome St, Unit 309 starting at $3,995 with a $3.80 price per square foot in the South Of Market neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mission Bay China Basin apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 478 Utah St, Unit 478 | 478 Utah St | 2BR,1BA | $3.46 |
| 175 Bluxome St, Unit 309 | 175 Bluxome St | 2BR,2BA | $3.80 |
| L Seven | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.87 |
| 1028 Howard | 2BrMOHCD80 | 2BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| Soma at 788 | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $4.12 |
| MB360 | Rev | Studio ,1.5BA | $4.09 |
| 43 Juniper St, Unit 43 Juniper St. | 43 Juniper St | 2BR,1BA | $3.98 |
| 50 Russ St | 50 Russ | 2BR,1BA | $3.83 |
| SoMa Square | 1 Bedroom M | 1BR,1BA | $4.13 |
| Bennett Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.07 |
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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 $2,270.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mission Bay China Basin?
The cheapest apartment in Mission Bay China Basin is FOUND Study San Francisco which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Mission Bay China Basin costs $6,385.
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 123 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 $224 which is $6,161 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mission Bay China Basin.
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