What is the average apartment size in Mission Bay, San Francisco, San Francisco County, CA?

The average size for a Mission Bay, San Francisco, San Francisco County, CA apartment is 820 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Mission Bay?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Mission Bay is $4,807 per month, a 14.62% increase from last years average of $4,194.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Mission Bay?

In Mission Bay, studios rent for $3,798 per month, one-bedroom units average $4,511 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $5,534 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Mission Bay?

The typical apartment in Mission Bay offers about 820 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Mission Bay?

Studio apartments in Mission Bay average 533 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 714 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,067 sq. ft.

Mission Bay, San Francisco, San Francisco County, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: Do most people rent or own in Mission Bay?

In Mission Bay, 64% of households rent while 36% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Mission Bay is $4,807, a 14.62% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $4,194.

Studio Apartments at $3,798 offer the most budget-friendly option with 533 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 714 square feet for $4,511, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $5,534 offer 1,067 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Mission Bay, San Francisco, San Francisco County, CA

Last updated: April 22, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$4,807	820 sq. ft.
Studio	$3,798	533 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$4,511	714 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$5,534	1,067 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Mission Bay, San Francisco, San Francisco County, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Mission Bay, San Francisco, San Francisco County, CA have increased by 14.62% over the past year. The average rent moved from $4,194 to $4,807.

Do most people rent or own in Mission Bay, San Francisco, San Francisco County, CA?

1,396 or 64% of the households in Mission Bay, San Francisco, San Francisco County, CA are renter-occupied while 789 or 36% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Mission Bay?

Tenderloin $2,135/month

Downtown District 8 - North East $2,444/month

North Waterfront $2,962/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $3,724/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Mission Bay?

South Beach $4,819/month

Duboce Triangle $4,966/month

Presidio $5,709/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in San Francisco, CA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Presidio	$5,709
Duboce Triangle	$4,966
South Beach	$4,819
Mission Bay	$4,807
Russian Hill	$4,629
Yerba Buena	$4,624
Potrero Hill	$4,591
Nob Hill	$4,493
Central Waterfront - Dogpatch	$4,359
Financial District - Barbary Coast	$4,304
Hayes Valley	$4,234
Forest Knolls	$4,003
South of Market	$3,836
Pacific Heights	$3,757
Mission Dolores	$3,731
Mission Terrace	$3,720
Van Ness - Civic Center	$3,622
Lower Pacific Heights	$3,374
Inner Mission	$3,343
North Waterfront	$2,962
Downtown District 8 - North East	$2,444
Tenderloin	$2,135

San Francisco | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Mission Bay is 10% higher than in Central Waterfront - Dogpatch

$4,807

Mission Bay rent is the same as San Francisco average

Average Rent $4,807

$4,359

Central Waterfront - Dogpatch rent is 9% lower than San Francisco average

Average Rent $4,359

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Mission Bay apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.