Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $900 (8 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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145 Fell
Studio Apartments

145 Fell

145 Fell StSan Francisco, CA 94102

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72 Gough
Studio Apartments

72 Gough

66-78 Gough StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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3270 21st
Studio Apartments

3270 21st

3270 21st StSan Francisco, CA 94110

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1649-1655 Market St
Studio Apartments

1649-1655 Market St

1649-1655 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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150 Franklin
Studio Apartments

150 Franklin

150 Franklin StSan Francisco, CA 94102

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The Panoramic Soma
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Panoramic Soma

1321 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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320 14th Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

320 14th Street

320-324 14th StSan Francisco, CA 94103

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Mission, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mission Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mission area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 72 Gough priced from $1,595. 1335 Folsom St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,110. Here are the most affordable Mission apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
72 GoughStudio Shared BathStudio,1BA$1,595
1335 Folsom StModel CStudio,1BA$2,110
Hanover Soma WestS6Studio,1BA$2,474

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission, CA

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mission area is the $4.16 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Model at Fifteen Fifty in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $5,695. The second greatest value Mission apartment is the 328 Utah St Model at 328 Utah St, Unit 328 starting at $4,100 with a $3.16 price per square foot in the Intermission neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mission apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fifteen Fifty2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$4.16
328 Utah St, Unit 328328 Utah St3BR,1BA$3.16
168 Lexington St, Unit 168168 Lexington St4BR,1.5BA$3.76
3343 20th St, Unit 33433343 20th St2BR,2BA$4.00
The Quinn3x23BR,2BA$4.45
Lantern Lofts2x2B2BR,2BA$4.18
Vara2k2BR,2BA$4.88
3627 Cesar Chavez, Unit 43627 Cesar Chavez2BR,1BA$3.89
157 Capp St, Unit 157 Capp157 Capp St1BR,1BA$4.49
675 Clementina St, Unit 675675 Clementina St2BR,1BA$4.66

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mission, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #27

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Mission Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA

Walk Score®

99 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

98 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

88 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mission Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mission?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mission is at 72 Gough listed at $1,595.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission Apartment is $2,895 at 3440 20th Street.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mission Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mission is starting from $3,232 at HQ.

What is the most affordable Mission Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mission Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Quinn and starts from $5,050.

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