Cheap Homes for Rent in Mission Bay Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,200 (10 Rentals)

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195 7th St

San FranciscoCA94103

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960 Market St

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Mission Bay

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!

San Francisco's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about San Francisco and the best places to live with original content written by our San Francisco, CA Local Expert Shannon Hilson

Mission Bay, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mission Bay Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mission Bay area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at FOUND Study San Francisco priced from $700. Oasis Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable Mission Bay apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
FOUND Study San FranciscoDouble1BR,1BA$700
Oasis ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
1008 LarkinEfficiency StudioStudio,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Bay, CA

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mission Bay area is the $3.94 price per square foot 338 Spear St Model at 338 Spear St, Unit Infinity 2024-2025 Lease in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $4,600. The second greatest value Mission Bay 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 apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
338 Spear St, Unit Infinity 2024-2025 Lease338 Spear St2BR,2BA$3.94
175 Bluxome St, Unit 309175 Bluxome St2BR,2BA$3.80
1028 Howard2BrMOHCD802BR,1BA$3.02
50 Russ St50 Russ2BR,1BA$3.83
1346 PineSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$2.71
1035 Sutter1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.67
Larkin Street ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.98
Warrington ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.00
Geary Courtyard0x1Studio ,1BA$3.97
Hyde Park Apartments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$3.47

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mission Bay

What type of rentals are currently available in Mission Bay?

There are currently 1277 Apartments for Rent in Mission Bay, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,095 to $17,973. There are also 107 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mission Bay ranging from $1,260 to $38,090.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mission Bay ranges from $1,260 to $38,090 with an average monthly rent of $7,704.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mission Bay?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mission Bay range from $2,345 to $10,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,600 to $12,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,260 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,200.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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