What is the average rent in Mission Bay?

The median asking rent in Mission Bay is $5,572/mo across 241 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $3,432/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

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

A one-bedroom in Mission Bay runs about $5,363/mo and a two-bedroom about $6,960/mo, from live listings across our index.

What income do I need to rent in Mission Bay?

At the 30% rule, the $5,572/mo median asking rent in Mission Bay takes about $222,880 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Mission Bay?

66% of Mission Bay's 13,633 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Mission Bay right now?

245 rentals are available in Mission Bay right now, 241 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 36 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is Mission Bay cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Mission Bay's $3,432/mo median is 29% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Mission Bay, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Mission Bay is $5,572/mo across 241 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $3,432/mo (Census estimate) — 29% above the SF Bay Area average and 145% above the national one. 66% of the 13,633 people here rent. Fairway tracks 36 Mission Bay properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Mission Bay?

A one-bedroom in Mission Bay runs $5,363/mo and a two-bedroom $6,960/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
Studio	$4,249/mo	13%	32	Find places →
1 Bedroom	$5,363/mo	55%	133	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$6,960/mo	30%	73	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$13,837/mo	1%	3	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Mission Bay, 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 Bay's $5,572/mo median asking rent sits in your a stretch range.

Who rents in Mission Bay

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

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

Under $500

$500–$999

$1,000–$1,499

$1,500–$1,999

13%

$2,000+

78%

Is Mission Bay a good place to live?

Yes: Mission Bay 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 Bay$5,57234A+

South Beach$4,60021A+

Dogpatch$5,52419A+

Showplace Square$5,4208A+

Central Waterfront—3A+

Potrero Hill$6,45536A+

Rincon Hill$5,45450A+

South of Market$4,775170A+

Downtown / Union Square$5,6506A+

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Mission Bay.

Population13,633

Median Income$183K

Asian

43%

White

27%

Black

12%

Hispanic

10%

Two or More

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Mission Bay get to work.

Drive Alone16%

Walk/Bike23%

Work from Home36%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Mission Bay.

Home Types

Large Apt Building

96%

Small Apt Building

Single Family

Townhouse

Home Age

2000–Present

90%

1980–1999

1960–1979

1940–1959

Before 1939

Renting in Mission Bay, explained

What is the average rent in Mission Bay?: The median asking rent in Mission Bay is $5,572/mo across 241 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $3,432/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Mission Bay?: A one-bedroom in Mission Bay runs about $5,363/mo and a two-bedroom about $6,960/mo, from live listings across our index.
Is Mission Bay a good place to live?: Yes: Mission Bay grades A+ overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on housing.
What income do I need to rent in Mission Bay?: At the 30% rule, the $5,572/mo median asking rent in Mission Bay takes about $222,880 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Mission Bay?: 66% of Mission Bay's 13,633 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Mission Bay right now?: 245 rentals are available in Mission Bay right now, 241 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 36 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Mission Bay cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Mission Bay's $3,432/mo median is 29% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

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