Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Average rent in
California State University San Marcos, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Vista
$2,975/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in Vista is $2,975 per month as of September 2026. This is 57% above the national average rent, or $1,075 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Vista
287
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Vista rentals at each price point
Rent trends in California State University San Marcos, CA
Average rent prices in Vista have increased by 13% 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
California State University San Marcos, CA
Rent prices in Vista vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Vista is $2,693, whereas a house costs $4,197. 1-bedroom apartments in Vista run $2,480 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,700.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,850 | - | 25% | |
1 bedroom | $2,349 | - | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $2,762 | - | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $3,914 | - | 21% | |
4 bedroom | $5,250 | - | 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 California State University San Marcos, CA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,693 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $3,095 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $4,197 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,000 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,850
Last year
25%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,349
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,762
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,914
Last year
21%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,250
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 California State University San Marcos, CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,693
Condos
Average rent
$3,095
Houses
Average rent
$4,197
Rooms
Average rent
$1,000
The table above reflects average rent prices in California State University 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 California State University San Marcos, CA
2d ago
251 Autumn Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$930–$2,400
Apartment for rent
4d 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
$1,600
Condo for rent
Available Oct 3
5d+ ago
Central Escondido condo for rent in Escondido
2 beds
1 bath
$1,795
Condo for rent
Available Sep 19
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
2d ago
House for rent in Carlsbad
2645 Marmol Ct, Carlsbad, CA 92009
5 beds
4.5 baths
$17,943
$17,443
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 15
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
3h ago
Verified
3402 Calle Odessa, Carlsbad, CA 92009
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,888–$4,118
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
333 N Emerald Dr, Vista, CA 92083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,230–$4,358
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
740 Paseo Buena Vis, Vista, CA 92084
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,469–$3,439
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
885 Brooktree Lane, Vista, CA 92081
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,225–$2,525
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
3402 Calle Odessa, Carlsbad, CA 92009
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,888–$4,118
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
333 N Emerald Dr, Vista, CA 92083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,230–$4,358
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
823 Nordahl Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,515–$3,420
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
740 Paseo Buena Vis, Vista, CA 92084
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,469–$3,439
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
333 N Emerald Dr, Vista, CA 92083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,230–$4,358
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
740 Paseo Buena Vis, Vista, CA 92084
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,469–$3,439
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
885 Brooktree Lane, Vista, CA 92081
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1289 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92027
2 beds
2 baths
$2,450
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for California State University 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 $2,975 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Vista?
Average rent prices in Vista have increased by 13% since last year.
How does Vista rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Vista is 57% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,075 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).