Mission Hills

San Diego, CA

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Mission Hills - San Diego, CA

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Beautiful homes and scenic views greet you in Mission Hills

Walkable Location Commutes Family-Friendly Upscale

Perched above San Diego Bay and Old Town, Mission Hills is an iconic neighborhood on a hill. This is classic San Diego, one of its oldest and most beloved neighborhoods. Most of the homes in Mission Hills date back to the early 1900s, infusing the neighborhood with an old-world charm. You’ll discover two historic districts within the neighborhood, the Fort Stockton Line Historic District and the Mission Hills Historic District.

Known for outstanding schools and beautiful parks, Mission Hills is a family-friendly community that feels serene and somewhat removed, but it’s steps from Old Town, Presidio Park, and Downtown San Diego. Just outside the neighborhood, you’ll find Columbia College-San Diego, San Diego International Airport, Harbor Island Park, Spanish Landing Park, and Liberty Station NTC Park.

You’ll find shops, restaurants, and other businesses located along Pacific Highway, and a few more scattered along Washington Street. Neighborhood hotspots include the Lamplighter, Lefty’s Chicago Pizzeria, Izakaya Masa, and Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar. If you choose a rental in Mission Hills, you’ll enjoy short commutes, a highly walkable neighborhood, proximity to San Diego’s most-loved attractions, and gorgeous Pioneer Park. Now the neighborhood hub, this park was once the resting place of over 4,000 early San Diego residents.

Explore the Neighborhood

Meshuggah Shack coffee house is located at the corner of Fort Stockton Drive and Goldfinch Street

The iconic Junipero Serra Museum is located in nearby Presidio Park

Maison en Provence, located on Stockton Drive, features items from the South of France

Pioneer Park, popular for picnics and community events, was once the Calvary Cemetery

Popular shopping destination Mission Hills Village Plaza is located on Washington Street

Sunset Boulevard is home to some of the neighborhood’s oldest historic homes

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Mission Hills is $1,669 for a studio, $1,344 for one bedroom, and $2,661 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mission Hills has increased by 0.6% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 353 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,669/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 432 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,344/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 836 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,661/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

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Very Walkable

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

53

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

54

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

  • Old Town San Diego Historic District
  • Tecolote Canyon Natural Park & Nature Center
  • Maritime Museum of San Diego
  • San Diego Zoo
  • Friendship Garden

Airports

  • San Diego International

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