Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in the Mission Bay Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA (68 Rentals)

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Rental terms in the Mission Bay area of San Francisco as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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HQ
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Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
3 Months, 13 Months
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HQ

1532 Harrison StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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388 Beale
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Short Term Available
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12 Months, 13 Months
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388 Beale

388 Beale StSan Francisco, CA 94105
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NEMA
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Short Term Available
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12 Months
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NEMA

8 10th StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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229 Ellis
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Short Term Available
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5 Months, 12 Months
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229 Ellis

229 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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TL Residences
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Short Term Available
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3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
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TL Residences

361 Turk StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Mosso
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Short Term Available
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12 Months
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Mosso

900 Folsom StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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The Madelon
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12 Months, 13 Months, 14 Months, 15 Months
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The Madelon

2823 18th StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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Astella
Short Term Available
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3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
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Astella

955-975 Bryant StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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Soma Residences
Short Term Available
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5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Months, 9 Months, 10 M
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Soma Residences

1045 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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The Martin
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Months, 9 Months, 10 Months, 11
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The Martin

2051 3rd StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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The Wilson
Short Term Available
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2 Months, 3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Mo
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The Wilson

973 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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AVA Nob Hill
Short Term Available
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2 Months, 3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Mo
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AVA Nob Hill

965 Sutter StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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The Quinn
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Short Term Available
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12 Months, 13 Months, 14 Months, 15 Months, 16 Months
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The Quinn

345 8th StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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property at 185 Channel St

185 Channel St

San FranciscoCA94158
property at 355 Berry St

355 Berry St

San FranciscoCA94158

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property at 18 10th St

18 10th St

San FranciscoCA94103
property at 899 Pine St

899 Pine St

San FranciscoCA94108
property at 2 Townsend St

2 Townsend St

San FranciscoCA94107
property at 8 10th St

8 10th St

San FranciscoCA94103
property at 160 Brannan St

160 Brannan St

San FranciscoCA94107
property at 680 Mission St

680 Mission St

San FranciscoCA94105
property at 399 Fremont St

399 Fremont St

San FranciscoCA94105

Mission Bay - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in San Francisco

Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in San Francisco by our San Francisco, CA Local Expert Shannon Hilson. See how it ranks!

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property at 388 Beale St

388 Beale St

San FranciscoCA94105
property at 400 Clementina St

400 Clementina St

San FranciscoCA94103
property at 434 Minna St

434 Minna St

San FranciscoCA94103
property at 39 Tehama St

39 Tehama St

San FranciscoCA94105

San Francisco's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Mission Bay, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

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The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mission Bay, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #5

Among neighborhoods in San Francisco, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Mission Bay, San Francisco, CA

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Pet Friendly Rating

Does your family raise furry friends? this section of town is one of the A-list neighborhoods for renters with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Getting Around the Mission Bay Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA

Walk Score®

95 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

93 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

93 / 100

Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Mission Bay Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Mission Bay?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Mission Bay is at UrbaNests | 221 7th St Residences listed at $595.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term Mission Bay Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Mission Bay is $3,734.

What is the largest Short-term Mission Bay Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Mission Bay is a 2,220 square feet unit starting from $2,759 at 399 Fremont.

What is the average size for Mission Bay Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in Mission Bay is currently at 510 sq ft.

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A San Francisco Local Expert’s Guide to the Top Budget-Friendly Bay Area Neighborhoods to Rent

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If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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