675 Prentiss St
San FranciscoCA94110
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Transmission Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,300 (11 Rentals)
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Mercy Family Plaza
1509 Hayes StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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2988 Mission St
San FranciscoCA94110
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680 Indiana StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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San FranciscoCA94110
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Transmission, San Francisco, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Transmission?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission Studio Apartments | $2,903 | $1,966 | $3,936 |
| Transmission 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,585 | $1,325 | $5,000 |
| Transmission 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,672 | $2,482 | $8,360 |
| Transmission 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,886 | $2,737 | $5,800 |
| Transmission 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,998 | $4,495 | $8,000 |
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Cheapest Available Transmission Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Transmission area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Mercy Family Plaza priced from $1,966. 1424 Valencia has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,485. Here are the most affordable Transmission apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Family Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,966 |
| 1424 Valencia | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,485 |
| 3605 20th Street | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,495 |
| 181 Bartlett | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,745 |
| 3440 20th Street | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Transmission, CA
As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Transmission area is the $3.38 price per square foot 63 Manchester St Model at 63 Manchester St, Unit Main in the in the Mission District neighborhood starting from $4,400. The second greatest value Transmission apartment is the 156 Randall St Model at 156 Randall St, Unit 156 starting at $4,400 with a $3.67 price per square foot in the Visitacion Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Transmission apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Manchester St, Unit Main | 63 Manchester St | 2BR,1BA | $3.38 |
| 156 Randall St, Unit 156 | 156 Randall St | 2BR,1BA | $3.67 |
| 3343 20th St, Unit 3343 | 3343 20th St | 2BR,2BA | $4.00 |
| 72 Whitney St, Unit 72 Whitney St | 72 Whitney St | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.64 |
| Windsor at Dogpatch | B6 | 2BR,2BA | $4.83 |
| 3627 Cesar Chavez, Unit 4 | 3627 Cesar Chavez | 2BR,1BA | $3.89 |
| 3509 Mission St, Unit 3509A | 3509 Mission St | 2BR,1BA | $4.13 |
| 65 Liberty | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.99 |
| Vara | 1a | 1BR,1BA | $5.13 |
| Mercy Family Plaza | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.58 |
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Best Local Schools in Transmission, San Francisco, CA
Fairmount Elementary School
San Francisco Unified School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (337)
3 out of 10
O'Connell (John) High
San Francisco Unified School District
Public School - Grades 9-12 (506)
3 out of 10
Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8
San Francisco Unified School District
Public School - Grades K-8 (598)
4 out of 10
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Transmission Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Transmission Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Transmission Apartment is $2,223 at Mercy Family Plaza.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Transmission Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Transmission is starting from $2,482 at Mercy Family Plaza.
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