Near Mission Terrace, San Francisco, CA

768 Apartments for Rent

San Francisco's Mission Terrace neighborhood is an offshoot of the larger Mission District, which resettled itself after the massive California earthquakes and fires of 1906. A haven for Italian and Irish refugees from across the city, the area also became a hub for Mexican immigrants fleeing from the 1910 Mexican Revolution. It's with this that Mission Terrace evolved into an eclectic blend of Latin and European influences that we see today.

The sun soaked streets of Mission Terrace offer a mellow respite from the fog of central San Francisco. Home to funky Spanish bungalows and flowered terraces, Mission Terrace's friendly vibe is infectious. With a population of under 10,000 according to census data from 2013 and an area of 0.45 square miles, this charming refuge in the southwest part of the city is an entire neighborhood unto itself. Just a BART, Muni or bus ride away from the center of San Francisco nightlife, Mission Terrace offers convenient tranquility while maintaining quick access to the party.

Be sure to plan ahead. The housing market is fierce in San Francisco and Mission Terrace is no exception. Make sure you have a job and a friend's couch lined up if you need to move immediately. Finding places for rent will take some time And while it may be easier to scout out a duplex or a house for rent, you can still find 1 and 2 bedroom apartments in San Francisco's Mission Terrace. But don't expect to find apartments with paid utilities. Those are few and far between.

For those who want a little more of an insider's advantage before entering the jungle that is the San Francisco housing market, consider contacting a rental agency. Online apartment locators only tell part of the story and with rental space in such demand, you may want someone with on-the-ground information.

The Trifecta of Public Transit

The BART, Muni and 32 bus lines are all readily accessible in Mission Terrace. So you can have a car, but it's hard to see why you'd need one. Like most neighborhoods in San Francisco, finding a place to park isn't easy here. If you plan to have a car, make sure to check to see if a parking space comes with your unit.

A Hip Suburbia

Mission Terrace has an eclectic bar scene with dive bars worth the hang-out. You won't find many strip malls or national chains here. The most mainstream you'll get is a Whole Foods two miles away on Ocean Ave. Mission Terrace prides itself on fresh markets and local eateries. Pizza parlors and local burger joints like Beep's Burgers dominate the scene. While you may want to venture further into San Francisco for preeminent dining, the food scene of Mission Terrace offers both comfort and quality. A quieter neighborhood than most San Francisco boroughs, Mission Terrace boasts safe streets and a friendly yet mellow atmosphere. If suburbia ever learned how to be convenient and cool, it might look something like Mission Terrace.

With a Park Like This...Who Needs a Gym?

If you're addicted to your gym membership, consider yourself warned: Mission Terrace does not offer any local gyms. But it does have Balboa Park, a favorite of locals. Along with the usual basketball and tennis courts, Balboa Park boasts an indoor pool, skate park, baseball fields and several new playgrounds. The safe and relatively flat streets provide a great place to run. Hikers may want to head out to Glen Park Canyon. Just step out your door and start moving!