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 Apr / 2026, the average rent in Mission Bay is $4,908 per month, a 15.57% increase from last years average of $4,247.

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

In Mission Bay, studios rent for $3,872 per month, one-bedroom units average $4,596 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $5,671 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, 65% of households rent while 35% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

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

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Mission Bay is $4,908, a 15.57% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $4,247.

Studio Apartments at $3,872 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 $4,596, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $5,671 offer 1,067 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

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

Last updated: May 22, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$4,908	820 sq. ft.
Studio	$3,872	533 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$4,596	714 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$5,671	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 15.57% over the past year. The average rent moved from $4,247 to $4,908.

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

1,417 or 65% of the households in Mission Bay, San Francisco, San Francisco County, CA are renter-occupied while 748 or 35% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Mission Bay?

Tenderloin $2,151/month

Downtown District 8 - North East $2,448/month

North Waterfront $2,970/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $3,792/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Mission Bay?

South Beach $4,921/month

Duboce Triangle $4,966/month

Presidio $5,535/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	$5,535
Duboce Triangle	$4,966
South Beach	$4,921
Mission Bay	$4,908
Yerba Buena	$4,715
Potrero Hill	$4,698
Russian Hill	$4,634
Nob Hill	$4,610
Central Waterfront - Dogpatch	$4,445
Financial District - Barbary Coast	$4,386
Hayes Valley	$4,227
Forest Knolls	$3,954
South of Market	$3,872
Pacific Heights	$3,827
Mission Dolores	$3,747
Mission Terrace	$3,728
Van Ness - Civic Center	$3,635
Inner Mission	$3,413
Lower Pacific Heights	$3,371
North Waterfront	$2,970
Downtown District 8 - North East	$2,448
Tenderloin	$2,151

San Francisco | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

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

$4,908

Mission Bay rent is the same as San Francisco average

Average Rent $4,908

$4,445

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

Average Rent $4,445

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.