Mission Beach

San Diego, CA

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Mission Beach - San Diego, CA

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The ideal beach town right outside of downtown

Coastal Beach Tourism Park-Like Laid-Back Commuter

Located about eight miles from Downtown San Diego, Mission Beach exemplifies the carefree, Southern California lifestyle. The Mission Beach boardwalk stretches along the coast of the neighborhood, measuring just over a mile. Belmont Park, an amusement park on the north end of town, serves as a lively gathering place for locals and tourists alike. Nearby, Mission Beach Park offers a large grassy space beside the beach boardwalk. There are several other popular green spaces along the bay like Ventura Cove Park. Some of the most popular spots in town include Sandbar Sports Grill, an oceanside spot for brews and pub grub, and Beachcomber, a longstanding bar just blocks from the sand. Mission Bay is just seven miles northwest of Downtown San Diego, and along the way, you’ll pass the San Diego International Airport.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Mission Beach is $1,189 for a studio, $1,712 for one bedroom, $2,981 for two bedrooms, and $7,556 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mission Beach has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 230 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,189/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 383 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,712/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 253 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,981/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,456 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $7,556/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

78

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

30

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

67

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Sea World
  • Mission Bay Park
  • Old Town San Diego Historic District
  • Tecolote Canyon Natural Park & Nature Center
  • Sunny Jim Cave

Airports

  • San Diego International

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