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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Transmission Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,200 (14 Rentals)
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Mercy Family Plaza
1509 Hayes StSan Francisco, CA 94117
3421-3425-3425 23rd St
San FranciscoCA94110
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San FranciscoCA94110
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from $2,280Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 17
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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 | $2,699 | $1,966 | $3,485 |
| Transmission 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,855 | $1,250 | $7,397 |
| Transmission 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,557 | $2,482 | $10,000+ |
| Transmission 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,390 | $2,737 | $5,800 |
| Transmission 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,999 | $7,999 | $7,999 |
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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 $2,495. 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 | $2,495 |
| 3605 20th Street | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,545 |
| Vara | 0a | Studio,1BA | $2,624 |
| 181 Bartlett | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Transmission, CA
As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Transmission area is the $3.36 price per square foot 643 San Jose Ave Model at 643 San Jose Ave, Unit 643 San Jose Ave. in the in the Mission District neighborhood starting from $4,200. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 643 San Jose Ave, Unit 643 San Jose Ave. | 643 San Jose Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.36 |
| 156 Randall St, Unit 156 | 156 Randall St | 2BR,1BA | $3.67 |
| 72 Whitney St, Unit 72 Whitney St | 72 Whitney St | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.64 |
| 3184 Mission Street, Unit 403 | 3184 Mission Street | 2BR,2BA | $4.20 |
| Mission Bart Apartments LLC | 2 BDRM | 2BR,1BA | $3.35 |
| 3951 Mission St, Unit Apt. 4 | 3951 Mission St | 2BR,1BA | $4.75 |
| 65 Liberty | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.99 |
| 278 Precita Ave, Unit 278A | 278 Precita Ave | 1BR,1BA | $4.56 |
| Vara | 0a | Studio ,1BA | $5.09 |
| 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
What is a cheap apartment in Transmission?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Transmission is under $3,164.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Transmission?
The cheapest apartment in Transmission is Mercy Family Plaza which is listed at $2,223, while the average apartment in Transmission costs $7,999.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Transmission?
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 Transmission that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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