What is the average rent in Mission?

The median asking rent in Mission is $4,298/mo across 118 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,399/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Mission?

A one-bedroom in Mission runs about $4,250/mo and a two-bedroom about $5,750/mo, from live listings across our index.

What income do I need to rent in Mission?

At the 30% rule, the $4,298/mo median asking rent in Mission takes about $171,920 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Mission?

72% of Mission's 37,098 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Mission right now?

122 rentals are available in Mission right now, 118 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 101 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is Mission cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Mission's $2,399/mo median is 10% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Mission, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Mission is $4,298/mo across 118 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $2,399/mo (Census estimate) — 10% below the SF Bay Area average and 71% above the national one. 72% of the 37,098 people here rent. Fairway tracks 101 Mission properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Mission?

A one-bedroom in Mission runs $4,250/mo and a two-bedroom $5,750/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
Studio	$2,873/mo	20%	24	Find places →
1 Bedroom	$4,250/mo	40%	47	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$5,750/mo	29%	34	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$7,495/mo	11%	13	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Mission, computed at page load. Availability refreshed continuously.

Rent affordability

Household income

$/yr

Comfortable is the 30% rule; landlords here typically require 2.5–3× the monthly rent in gross income. Mission's $4,298/mo median asking rent sits in your a stretch range.

Who rents in Mission

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Mission pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500

$500–$999

11%

$1,000–$1,499

14%

$1,500–$1,999

14%

$2,000+

57%

Is Mission a good place to live?

Yes: Mission grades A overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on housing.

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsA-

Cost of LivingC-

Safety—

NightlifeA+

Outdoor ActivitiesA

WalkabilityA+

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAsking rentListings availableOverall

Mission$4,29888A

Dolores Heights$4,69515A+

Showplace Square$5,4208A+

Potrero Hill$6,45536A+

Mission Dolores$5,25022A+

Peralta Heights—2A+

Mint Hill$5,59515A+

South of Market$4,775170A+

Produce Market—0—

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Mission.

Population37,098

Median Income$147K

Hispanic

41%

White

32%

Asian

15%

Two or More

Black

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Mission get to work.

Drive Alone24%

Walk/Bike14%

Work from Home31%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Mission.

Home Types

Small Apt Building

45%

Large Apt Building

40%

Single Family

Townhouse

Mobile Home

Home Age

2000–Present

20%

1980–1999

1960–1979

11%

1940–1959

Before 1939

53%

Renting in Mission, explained

What is the average rent in Mission?: The median asking rent in Mission is $4,298/mo across 118 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,399/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Mission?: A one-bedroom in Mission runs about $4,250/mo and a two-bedroom about $5,750/mo, from live listings across our index.
Is Mission a good place to live?: Yes: Mission grades A overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on housing.
What income do I need to rent in Mission?: At the 30% rule, the $4,298/mo median asking rent in Mission takes about $171,920 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Mission?: 72% of Mission's 37,098 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Mission right now?: 122 rentals are available in Mission right now, 118 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 101 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Mission cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Mission's $2,399/mo median is 10% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

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