Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission District San Francisco, CA from $900 (10 Rentals)

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La Fnix at 1950
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

La Fnix at 1950

1950 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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3270 21st
Studio Apartments

3270 21st

3270 21st StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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750 Guerrero
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

750 Guerrero

750 Guerrero StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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2 Guerrero
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2 Guerrero

2 Guerrero StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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1801 15th St
Studio Apartments

1801 15th St

1801 15th StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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1745 Market St
Studio Apartments

1745 Market St

1745 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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Mission District, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mission District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mission District area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at HQ priced from $2,069. 50 Laguna has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,215. Here are the most affordable Mission District apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
HQStudio E1EStudio,1BA$2,069
50 LagunaStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,215
2385 FolsomStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,245

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission District, CA

As of April 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mission District area is the $3.93 price per square foot 43 Albion St Model at 43 Albion St, Unit 43 in the in the Intermission neighborhood starting from $5,900. The second greatest value Mission District apartment is the 65 Montezuma St Model at 65 Montezuma St, Unit 65 Montezuma starting at $4,500 with a $3.60 price per square foot in the Mission District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mission District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
43 Albion St, Unit 4343 Albion St4BR,1BA$3.93
65 Montezuma St, Unit 65 Montezuma65 Montezuma St3BR,1BA$3.60
643 San Jose Ave, Unit 643 San Jose Ave.643 San Jose Ave2BR,1BA$3.36
1061 Kansas St, Unit 1061 Kansas St.1061 Kansas St2BR,2BA$3.50
91 Elgin Park, Unit 91 Elgin Park91 Elgin Park2BR,1BA$3.27
3184 Mission Street, Unit 4033184 Mission Street2BR,2BA$4.20
Mission Bart Apartments LLC2 BDRM2BR,1BA$3.35
EdgewaterDolores A1.5A Loft1BR,1.5BA$4.08
43 Juniper St, Unit 43 Juniper St.43 Juniper St2BR,1BA$3.98
3440 20th Street1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.10

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Mission District, San Francisco, CA

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mission District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mission District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mission District is under $2,915.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mission District?

The cheapest apartment in Mission District is 3440 20th Street which is listed at $2,915, while the average apartment in Mission District costs $7,995.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mission District?

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 3 regular apartments in Mission District that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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