Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 14, 2026
Average rent in
Mission Bay, San Francisco, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Mission Bay
$5,794/mo
29%vs previous year
The average rent in Mission Bay is $5,794 per month as of October 2026. This is 205% above the national average rent, or $3,894 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Mission Bay
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Mission Bay rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Mission Bay, San Francisco, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Mission Bay, San Francisco, CA
Average rent prices in Mission Bay have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 29% 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 Bay, San Francisco, CA
Rent prices in Mission Bay vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mission Bay is $5,765, whereas a house costs $10,705. 1-bedroom apartments in Mission Bay run $5,075 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $6,829.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $4,012 |  3% | 18% | |
1 bedroom | $5,055 | 3% | 16% | |
2 bedroom | $6,916 | 4% | 18% | |
3 bedroom | $10,000 | 20% | 37% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cow Hollow | $6,200 | |
Dogpatch | $5,085 | |
Marina | $4,995 | |
Noe Valley | $5,995 | |
Potrero Hill | $4,559 | |
Russian Hill | $5,995 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $5,765 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $4,600 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $10,705 | 52% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$4,012
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
18%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$5,055
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
16%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$6,916
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
18%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$10,000
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
37%
Cow Hollow
Average rent
$6,200
Dogpatch
Average rent
$5,085
Marina
Average rent
$4,995
Noe Valley
Average rent
$5,995
Potrero Hill
Average rent
$4,559
Russian Hill
Average rent
$5,995
Apartments
Average rent
$5,765
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$4,600
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$10,705
Last 30 days
52%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Mission Bay, 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 Bay, San Francisco, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Mission Bay and Cow Hollow by all bedroom counts and property types.
Mission Bay
205%higher than the national median
226%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Mission Bay, San Francisco, CA is 7% lower than the median rent in Cow Hollow, San Francisco, CA.
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Discover rentals in Mission Bay, San Francisco, CA
3h ago
Verified
185 Channel St #1758, San Francisco, CA 94158
1 bed
1 bath
$6,740
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
690 Long Bridge St, San Francisco, CA 94158
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$5,050–$6,993
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
1200 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94158
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,219–$6,729
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.Apartment for rent
5h ago
1201 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94158
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$5,473–$7,983
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
1155 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94158
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$5,639–$7,402
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
690 Long Bridge St, San Francisco, CA 94158
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$5,050–$6,993
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
1200 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94158
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,219–$6,729
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.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
185 Channel St #1758, San Francisco, CA 94158
1 bed
1 bath
$6,740
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.Apartment for rent
5h ago
1201 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94158
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$5,473–$7,983
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5h ago
1201 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94158
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$5,473–$7,983
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Mission Bay, San Francisco, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Mission Bay rental market.
How much is rent in Mission Bay?
The average rent in Mission Bay is $5,794 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Mission Bay?
Average rent prices in Mission Bay have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 29% since last year.
How does Mission Bay rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Mission Bay is 205% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,894 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Mission Bay?
To comfortably afford rent in Mission Bay, you'd need to earn approximately $232,000/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).