Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 7, 2026
Average rent in
Cal State San Marcos, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Vista
$2,950/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Vista is $2,950 per month as of September 2026. This is 55% above the national average rent, or $1,050 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Vista
280
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Vista rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Cal State San Marcos, CA
Average rent prices in Vista have increased by 10% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Cal State San Marcos, CA
Rent prices in Vista vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Vista is $2,675, whereas a house costs $4,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Vista run $2,425 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,750.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,872 | - | 22% | |
1 bedroom | $2,347 | - | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $2,795 | - | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $4,000 | - | 32% | |
4 bedroom | $5,395 | - | 16% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Cal State San Marcos, CA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,675 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $2,900 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $4,550 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,000 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,872
Last year
22%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,347
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,795
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last year
32%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,395
Last year
16%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Cal State San Marcos, CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,675
Condos
Average rent
$2,900
Houses
Average rent
$4,550
Rooms
Average rent
$1,000
The table above reflects average rent prices in Cal State San Marcos, 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.
Discover rentals in Cal State San Marcos, CA
2h ago
1607 Grandon Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,557–$2,241
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Central Escondido condo for rent in Escondido
2 beds
1 bath
$1,795
Condo for rent
Available Sep 12
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
560 S Pacific St, San Marcos, CA 92078
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
House for rent
Available Aug 19
3d ago
920 E Mission Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rancho Santa Fe
6631 Lago Lindo, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
3 beds
3.5 baths
$35,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carlsbad
3000 Azahar St #1, Carlsbad, CA 92009
4 beds
2.5 baths
$14,500
House for rent
Available Jul 6
5d+ ago
House for rent in Encinitas
863 Starflower Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024
4 beds
3 baths
$13,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
La Costa Oaks South house for rent in Carlsbad
7337 Corte Tomillo #1, Carlsbad, CA 92009
5 beds
5 baths
$13,000
House for rent
Available Sep 21
1h ago
Verified
333 N Emerald Dr, Vista, CA 92083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,369–$4,239
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3402 Calle Odessa, Carlsbad, CA 92009
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,888–$4,080
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
740 Paseo Buena Vis, Vista, CA 92084
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,589–$3,689
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
885 Brooktree Lane, Vista, CA 92081
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,225–$2,525
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3402 Calle Odessa, Carlsbad, CA 92009
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,888–$4,080
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
333 N Emerald Dr, Vista, CA 92083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,369–$4,239
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
740 Paseo Buena Vis, Vista, CA 92084
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,589–$3,689
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
627 Civic Center Dr, Vista, CA 92084
2 beds
2 baths
$2,895
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
333 N Emerald Dr, Vista, CA 92083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,369–$4,239
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
740 Paseo Buena Vis, Vista, CA 92084
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,589–$3,689
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
885 Brooktree Lane, Vista, CA 92081
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
7h ago
1225 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92027
1 bed
1 bath
$1,675
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Cal State San Marcos, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Vista rental market.
How much is rent in Vista?
The average rent in Vista is $2,950 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Vista?
Average rent prices in Vista have increased by 10% since last year.
How does Vista rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Vista is 55% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,050 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Vista?
To comfortably afford rent in Vista, you'd need to earn approximately $118,000/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).