Mission Hills

San Diego, CA

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

Mission Hills - San Diego, CA Area Guide

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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Mission Hills is $1,610 for a studio, $1,359 for one bedroom, and $2,706 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mission Hills has increased by 0.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 353 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,610/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 432 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,359/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 838 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,706/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

70 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

50 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk

Groceries

80 / 100

Great Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

80 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

70 / 100

Recreation

Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

90 / 100

Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

60 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

40 / 100

Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

50 / 100

Moderately Noisy

Quiet Score

40 / 100

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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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.