Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 1, 2026
Average rent in
Mission Hills, San Diego, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Mission Hills
$2,922/mo
15%vs previous year
The average rent in Mission Hills is $2,922 per month as of September 2026. This is 54% above the national average rent, or $1,022 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Mission Hills
29
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Mission Hills rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Mission Hills, San Diego, CA
Average rent prices in Mission Hills have decreased by 47% over the last month and have decreased by 15% 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 Hills, San Diego, CA
Rent prices in Mission Hills vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mission Hills is $2,530, whereas a house costs $4,997. 1-bedroom apartments in Mission Hills run $1,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,595.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,750 | 2% |  1% | |
1 bedroom | $2,150 | 1% | 31% | |
2 bedroom | $3,352 | 57% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $5,895 | 5% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $8,750 | 3% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cortez | $2,995 | |
Midtown | $2,795 | |
Midway District | $2,699 | |
Mission Valley West | $3,325 | |
Morena | $3,200 | |
Old Town | $2,750 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,530 | 25% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,250 | 17% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,997 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
31%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,352
Last 30 days
57%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,895
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$8,750
Last 30 days
3%
Cortez
Average rent
$2,995
Midtown
Average rent
$2,795
Midway District
Average rent
$2,699
Mission Valley West
Average rent
$3,325
Morena
Average rent
$3,200
Old Town
Average rent
$2,750
Apartments
Average rent
$2,530
Last 30 days
25%
Condos
Average rent
$3,250
Last 30 days
17%
Houses
Average rent
$4,997
Last 30 days
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in Mission Hills, 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 Hills, San Diego, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Mission Hills and Cortez by all bedroom counts and property types.
Mission Hills
54%higher than the national median
58%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Mission Hills, San Diego, CA is 2% lower than the median rent in Cortez, San Diego, CA.
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Discover rentals in Mission Hills, San Diego, CA
3d ago
1815 Hancock St, San Diego, CA 92110
2 beds
1 bath
$1,355
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1900 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110
3 beds
2 baths
$3,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Mission Hills condo for rent in San Diego
1 bed
1 bath
$3,000
$2,800
Price drop
Condo for rent
2d ago
3620 Keating St, San Diego, CA 92110
Studio
1 bath
$1,945
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1815 Hancock St, San Diego, CA 92110
2 beds
1 bath
$1,355
Apartment for rent
10h ago
1767 Torrance St, San Diego, CA 92103
1 bed
1 bath
$2,095–$2,175
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1900 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110
3 beds
2 baths
$3,750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3620 Keating St, San Diego, CA 92110
Studio
1 bath
$1,945
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Mission Hills house for rent in San Diego
3924 Alameda Pl #1, San Diego, CA 92103
3 beds
1 bath
$6,450
$5,900
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 25
1d ago
1900 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110
3 beds
2 baths
$3,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Mission Hills condo for rent in San Diego
1 bed
1 bath
$3,000
$2,800
Price drop
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Mission Hills house for rent in San Diego
3924 Alameda Pl #1, San Diego, CA 92103
3 beds
1 bath
$6,450
$5,900
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 25
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Frequently asked questions for Mission Hills, San Diego, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Mission Hills rental market.
How much is rent in Mission Hills?
The average rent in Mission Hills is $2,922 per month as of September 26, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Mission Hills?
Average rent prices in Mission Hills have decreased by 47% over the last month and have decreased by 15% since last year.
How does Mission Hills rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Mission Hills is 54% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,022 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Mission Hills?
To comfortably afford rent in Mission Hills, you'd need to earn approximately $117,000/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).