Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Mission, San Francisco, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Mission

$4,422/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mission is $4,422 per month as of October 2026. This is 133% above the national average rent, or $2,522 more per month.

$5.44

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mission

30

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mission rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Mission, San Francisco, CA

Average rent prices in Mission have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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, San Francisco, CA

Rent prices in Mission vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mission is $4,294, whereas a house costs $12,487. 1-bedroom apartments in Mission run $3,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $5,790.

Listings

Studio

$2,897

4%

71%

1 bedroom

$3,995

1%

28%

2 bedroom

$5,722

15%

24%

3 bedroom

$7,997

44%

46%

4 bedroom

$11,487

87%

77%

Studio

Average rent

$2,897

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

71%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

28%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$5,722

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

24%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$7,997

Last 30 days

44%

Last year

46%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$11,487

Last 30 days

87%

Last year

77%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Mission, San Francisco, 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, San Francisco, CA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Mission and Downtown by all bedroom counts and property types.

Mission

Median rent price$4,422
increased by133%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,495
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mission, San Francisco, CA is 77% higher than the median rent in Downtown, San Francisco, CA.

Discover rentals in Mission, San Francisco, CA

1045B York St - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

Mission house for rent in San Francisco

2 beds

1.5 baths

$5,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
120 San Jose Ave - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Mission condo for rent in San Francisco

2 beds

1 bath

$5,500

Price dropped $500Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
489 Guerrero St - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

1d ago

Mission condo for rent in San Francisco

3 beds

1 bath

$6,995

Price dropped $455Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1186 Treat - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

Mission apartment for rent in San Francisco

1186 Treat

1186 Treat Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

5 beds

3 baths

$10,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Mission, San Francisco, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Mission rental market.

How much is rent in Mission?

The average rent in Mission is $4,422 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mission?

Average rent prices in Mission have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Mission rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mission is 133% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,522 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Mission?

To comfortably afford rent in Mission, you'd need to earn approximately $177,000/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).

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