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 832 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 Jul / 2026, the average rent in Mission Bay is $5,237 per month, a 16.53% increase from last years average of $4,494.

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

In Mission Bay, studios rent for $3,672 per month, one-bedroom units average $4,979 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $5,922 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Mission Bay?

The typical apartment in Mission Bay offers about 832 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 539 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 722 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,064 sq. ft.

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

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Mission Bay?

The typical rent budget in Mission Bay ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 99% of rentals in this range.

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: August 31, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Mission Bay is $5,237, a 16.53% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $4,494.

Studio Apartments at $3,672 offer the most budget-friendly option with 539 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 722 square feet for $4,979, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $5,922 offer 1,064 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

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

Last updated: August 31, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$5,237	832 sq. ft.
Studio	$3,672	539 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$4,979	722 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$5,922	1,064 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 16.53% over the past year. The average rent moved from $4,494 to $5,237.

What's the typical rent budget in Mission Bay, San Francisco, San Francisco County, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Mission Bay, San Francisco, San Francisco County, CA (99%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

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 $2,287/month

Downtown District 8 - North East $2,517/month

North Waterfront $3,014/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $3,964/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Mission Bay?

Nob Hill $5,001/month

Mission Bay $5,237/month

Presidio $5,701/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	$5,701
Mission Bay	$5,237
Nob Hill	$5,001
South Beach	$4,981
Duboce Triangle	$4,966
Yerba Buena	$4,945
Potrero Hill	$4,878
Central Waterfront - Dogpatch	$4,593
Hayes Valley	$4,570
Russian Hill	$4,435
Financial District - Barbary Coast	$4,412
Forest Knolls	$4,160
Mission Dolores	$4,097
South of Market	$3,937
Pacific Heights	$3,930
Van Ness - Civic Center	$3,919
Mission Terrace	$3,793
Lower Pacific Heights	$3,595
Inner Mission	$3,539
North Waterfront	$3,014
Downtown District 8 - North East	$2,517
Tenderloin	$2,287

San Francisco | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Mission Bay is 14% higher than in Central Waterfront - Dogpatch

$5,237

Mission Bay rent is the same as San Francisco average

Average Rent $5,237

$4,593

Central Waterfront - Dogpatch rent is 12% lower than San Francisco average

Average Rent $4,593

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.