Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 11, 2026
Average rent in
Mission Beach, San Diego, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 11, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Mission Beach
$5,230/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Mission Beach is $5,230 per month as of August 2026. This is 172% above the national average rent, or $3,305 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Mission Beach
40
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Mission Beach rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Mission Beach, San Diego, CA
Average rent prices in Mission Beach have increased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Mission Beach, San Diego, CA
Rent prices in Mission Beach vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mission Beach is $3,464, whereas a house costs $8,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Mission Beach run $3,733 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,095.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,045 |  1% | 13% | |
1 bedroom | $3,416 | 2% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $5,833 | 2% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $7,600 | 3% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $9,950 | 16% | 24% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bird Rock | $4,650 | |
Hillcrest | $2,398 | |
Mission Bay Park | $3,000 | |
Ocean Beach | $2,895 | |
Pacific Beach | $3,195 | |
University City | $3,200 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,464 | 15% | No Change | |
Condos | $6,395 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $8,495 | 12% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,045
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,416
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$5,833
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$7,600
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$9,950
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
24%
Bird Rock
Average rent
$4,650
Hillcrest
Average rent
$2,398
Mission Bay Park
Average rent
$3,000
Ocean Beach
Average rent
$2,895
Pacific Beach
Average rent
$3,195
University City
Average rent
$3,200
Apartments
Average rent
$3,464
Last 30 days
15%
Condos
Average rent
$6,395
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$8,495
Last 30 days
12%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Mission Beach, San Diego, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Mission Beach, San Diego, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Mission Beach and Bird Rock by all bedroom counts and property types.
Mission Beach
172%higher than the national median
142%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Mission Beach, San Diego, CA is 12% higher than the median rent in Bird Rock, San Diego, CA.
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1d ago
732 Ventura Pl, San Diego, CA 92109
Studio
1 bath
$1,995
Condo for rent
Available Aug 11
5d+ ago
Mission Beach condo for rent in San Diego
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395
Condo for rent
Available Aug 14
12h ago
715 Cohasset Ct, San Diego, CA 92109
1 bed
1 bath
$2,795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Mission Beach apartment for rent in San Diego
728 Ormond Ct, San Diego, CA 92109
1 bed
1 bath
$2,800
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 27
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$34,998
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Mission Beach house for rent in San Diego
834 Santa Barbara Pl, San Diego, CA 92109
3 beds
3 baths
$15,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Mission Beach house for rent in San Diego
824 Rockaway Ct, San Diego, CA 92109
2 beds
2 baths
$10,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Mission Beach house for rent in San Diego
838 Portsmouth Ct, San Diego, CA 92109
2 beds
2 baths
$10,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$34,998
Apartment for rent
12h ago
715 Cohasset Ct, San Diego, CA 92109
1 bed
1 bath
$2,795
Apartment for rent
1d ago
732 Ventura Pl, San Diego, CA 92109
Studio
1 bath
$1,995
Condo for rent
Available Aug 11
5d+ ago
Mission Beach apartment for rent in San Diego
728 Ormond Ct, San Diego, CA 92109
1 bed
1 bath
$2,800
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 27
12h ago
715 Cohasset Ct, San Diego, CA 92109
1 bed
1 bath
$2,795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$6,395
Condo for rent
Available Aug 31
5d+ ago
Mission Beach condo for rent in San Diego
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395
Condo for rent
Available Aug 14
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,995
Condo for rent
Available Aug 31
11h ago
2954 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109
2 beds
2 baths
$4,295
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,995
Condo for rent
Available Aug 31
1h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$5,390
$4,820
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$5,176
$4,690
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Mission Beach, San Diego, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Mission Beach rental market.
How much is rent in Mission Beach?
The average rent in Mission Beach is $5,230 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Mission Beach?
Average rent prices in Mission Beach have increased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Mission Beach rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Mission Beach is 172% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,305 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Mission Beach?
To comfortably afford rent in Mission Beach, you'd need to earn approximately $209,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).