Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Average rent in
Cal State San Marcos, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Vista
$2,962/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Vista is $2,962 per month as of October 2026. This is 56% above the national average rent, or $1,062 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Vista
269
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 11% 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 $2,643, whereas a house costs $4,025. 1-bedroom apartments in Vista run $2,475 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,660.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,443 | - | 39% | |
1 bedroom | $2,450 | - | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,750 | - |  1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,800 | - | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $5,200 | - | 33% |
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 | $2,643 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $3,000 | - | 10% | |
Houses | $4,025 | - | 39% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,443
Last year
39%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,450
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,750
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,200
Last year
33%
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
$2,643
Last year
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$3,000
Last year
10%
Houses
Average rent
$4,025
Last year
39%
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
1d ago
251 Autumn Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$930–$2,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
11h ago
1607 Grandon Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,557–$2,241
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Central Escondido apartment for rent in Escondido
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 13
4d ago
416 N Hickory St, Escondido, CA 92025
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,739–$1,799
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carlsbad
3000 Azahar St #1, Carlsbad, CA 92009
4 beds
2.5 baths
$14,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Encinitas
863 Starflower Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024
4 beds
3 baths
$13,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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
$13,650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Sep 21
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
3 baths
$12,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
333 N Emerald Dr, Vista, CA 92083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,267–$3,938
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 14-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3402 Calle Odessa, Carlsbad, CA 92009
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,018–$4,398
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
740 Paseo Buena Vis, Vista, CA 92084
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,477–$3,339
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
885 Brooktree Lane, Vista, CA 92081
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,225–$2,525
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
885 Brooktree Lane, Vista, CA 92081
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,225–$2,525
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
6106 Rancho Brida #6106, Carlsbad, CA 92009
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Dec 1
12h ago
Verified
333 N Emerald Dr, Vista, CA 92083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,267–$3,938
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 14-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3402 Calle Odessa, Carlsbad, CA 92009
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,018–$4,398
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
885 Brooktree Lane, Vista, CA 92081
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
15h ago
415 Plymouth Dr, Vista, CA 92083
3 beds
2 baths
$2,650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
17h ago
322 Hillside Ter, Vista, CA 92084
2 beds
2 baths
$2,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
523 N Citrus Ave, Vista, CA 92084
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 $2,962 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Vista?
Average rent prices in Vista have increased by 11% since last year.
How does Vista rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Vista is 56% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,062 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 $119,000/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).