What is the average rent in Mission Dolores?

The median asking rent in Mission Dolores is $5,250/mo across 19 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,633/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

What income do I need to rent in Mission Dolores?

At the 30% rule, the $5,250/mo median asking rent in Mission Dolores takes about $210,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Mission Dolores?

72% of Mission Dolores's 11,929 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Mission Dolores right now?

23 rentals are available in Mission Dolores right now, 19 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 24 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

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

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Mission Dolores's $2,633/mo median is roughly level with the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Mission Dolores, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Mission Dolores is $5,250/mo across 19 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $2,633/mo (Census estimate) — roughly level with the SF Bay Area average and 88% above the national one. 72% of the 11,929 people here rent. Fairway tracks 24 Mission Dolores properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Mission Dolores?

A one-bedroom in Mission Dolores runs $3,660/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
Studio	$2,898/mo	11%	2	Find places →
1 Bedroom	$3,660/mo	53%	10	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$7,000/mo	5%	1	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$11,998/mo	32%	6	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Mission Dolores, 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 Dolores's $5,250/mo median asking rent sits in your a stretch range.

Who rents in Mission Dolores

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

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

Under $500

$500–$999

$1,000–$1,499

$1,500–$1,999

10%

$2,000+

69%

Is Mission Dolores a good place to live?

Yes: Mission Dolores 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 Dolores$5,25022A+

Castro—0A+

Duboce Triangle$5,5254A+

Mint Hill$5,59515A+

Lower Haight$3,89528A+

Corona Heights—0A+

Dolores Heights$4,69515A+

Buena Vista$5,59523A+

Hayes Valley$3,88819A+

Demographics & Diversity

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

Population11,929

Median Income$162K

White

50%

Asian

19%

Hispanic

17%

Two or More

Black

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Mission Dolores get to work.

Drive Alone19%

Walk/Bike13%

Work from Home39%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Mission Dolores.

Home Types

Small Apt Building

57%

Large Apt Building

36%

Single Family

Townhouse

Mobile Home

Home Age

2000–Present

1980–1999

1960–1979

10%

1940–1959

Before 1939

62%

Renting in Mission Dolores, explained

What is the average rent in Mission Dolores?: The median asking rent in Mission Dolores is $5,250/mo across 19 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,633/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
Is Mission Dolores a good place to live?: Yes: Mission Dolores grades A+ overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on housing.
What income do I need to rent in Mission Dolores?: At the 30% rule, the $5,250/mo median asking rent in Mission Dolores takes about $210,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Mission Dolores?: 72% of Mission Dolores's 11,929 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Mission Dolores right now?: 23 rentals are available in Mission Dolores right now, 19 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 24 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Mission Dolores cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Mission Dolores's $2,633/mo median is roughly level with the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

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