
Apartments for Rent in the Mission Bay Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA Under $1,500 (28 Rentals)


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Mission Bay, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mission Bay?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Mission Bay Studio Apartments | $2,941 | $1,175 | $6,695 |
Mission Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,805 | $1,195 | $8,811 |
Mission Bay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,264 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
Mission Bay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,010 | $2,345 | $10,000+ |
Mission Bay 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,996 | $5,996 | $5,996 |
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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 Mission Bay
How much are Studio apartments in Mission Bay?
There are currently 448 Studio Apartments in Mission Bay with rent ranges from $1,175 to $6,695 with an average price of $2,941.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Mission Bay Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Mission Bay ranges from $1,195 to $8,811 with an average monthly rent of $3,805.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Mission Bay cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Mission Bay range from $1,400 to $17,973. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,264.
How expensive are Mission Bay Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 155 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Mission Bay on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,345 to $12,124 - averaging $6,010 for the location.
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