Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 4, 2026
Average rent in
Cal State San Marcos, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Vista
$2,877/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Vista is $2,877 per month as of June 2026. This is 48% above the national average rent, or $927 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Vista
279
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 5% 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 $2,604, whereas a house costs $4,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Vista run $2,398 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,745.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,795 | - |  4% | |
1 bedroom | $2,396 | - | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,756 | - | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $4,200 | - | 38% | |
4 bedroom | $6,275 | - | 45% |
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 | $2,604 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $3,100 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $4,400 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,795
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,396
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,756
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,200
Last year
38%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,275
Last year
45%
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
$2,604
Condos
Average rent
$3,100
Houses
Average rent
$4,400
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
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
10 Borden Cir, San Marcos, CA 92069
1 bed
1 bath
$895
House for rent
Available Jul 8
3d ago
251 Autumn Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$930–$2,400
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Peacock house for rent in Oceanside
2305 Seasons Rd #2, Oceanside, CA 92056
2 beds
2 baths
$1,400
House for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
House for rent in Encinitas
902B Encinitas Blvd #NA, Encinitas, CA 92024
2 beds
1 bath
$1,790
House for rent
Available Jul 1
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
Condo for rent in Carlsbad
2005 Costa Del Mar Rd #1, Carlsbad, CA 92009
Studio
2 baths
$7,990
Condo for rent
Available Jul 7
4d ago
7525 Romeria St, Carlsbad, CA 92009
Studio
0 baths
$7,250
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
3402 Calle Odessa, Carlsbad, CA 92009
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,888–$3,760
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
333 N Emerald Dr, Vista, CA 92083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,479–$4,278
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
740 Paseo Buena Vis, Vista, CA 92084
2–3 beds
2 baths
$3,157–$4,017
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
885 Brooktree Lane, Vista, CA 92081
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,225–$2,525
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
885 Brooktree Lane, Vista, CA 92081
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,225–$2,525
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000
$2,550
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 22
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
5 baths
$29,900
House for rent
Available Jun 15
18h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$8,497
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
3402 Calle Odessa, Carlsbad, CA 92009
2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,018–$3,760
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
333 N Emerald Dr, Vista, CA 92083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,479–$4,278
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
885 Brooktree Lane, Vista, CA 92081
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
8h ago
506 E Barham Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
2 beds
2 baths
$2,695–$2,885
Price drop
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 $2,877 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Vista?
Average rent prices in Vista have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Vista rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Vista is 48% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $927 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 $115,000/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).