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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mission District?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Mission District Studio Apartments | $2,550 | $945 | $3,301 |
Mission District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,874 | $1,436 | $7,465 |
Mission District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,727 | $1,597 | $10,000+ |
Mission District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,272 | $1,754 | $8,695 |
Mission District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,705 | $5,510 | $5,900 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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HQ | Studio E1E | Studio,1BA | $2,069 |
50 Laguna | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,215 |
2385 Folsom | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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43 Albion St, Unit 43 | 43 Albion St | 4BR,1BA | $3.93 |
65 Montezuma St, Unit 65 Montezuma | 65 Montezuma St | 3BR,1BA | $3.60 |
643 San Jose Ave, Unit 643 San Jose Ave. | 643 San Jose Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.36 |
1061 Kansas St, Unit 1061 Kansas St. | 1061 Kansas St | 2BR,2BA | $3.50 |
91 Elgin Park, Unit 91 Elgin Park | 91 Elgin Park | 2BR,1BA | $3.27 |
3184 Mission Street, Unit 403 | 3184 Mission Street | 2BR,2BA | $4.20 |
Mission Bart Apartments LLC | 2 BDRM | 2BR,1BA | $3.35 |
Edgewater | Dolores A1.5A Loft | 1BR,1.5BA | $4.08 |
43 Juniper St, Unit 43 Juniper St. | 43 Juniper St | 2BR,1BA | $3.98 |
3440 20th Street | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.10 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMission District, San Francisco, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Best Local Schools in Mission District, San Francisco, CA
Moscone (George R.) Elementary
O'Connell (John) High
Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8
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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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