Last updated on July 5, 2026

Average rent in
Vallejo, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Vallejo rent stands today

    Vallejo, CA rent rose 7.2% year over year to a current median of $2,090/month. The modest $32 monthly decrease compared to last year reflects small fluctuations amid the overall rent increase. Month-to-month rent is essentially unchanged.

  • Vallejo's median rent is 7.2% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median. With 126 total rentals, Vallejo represents a mid-tier California metro market for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studio rents in Vallejo are $1,344/month, 1-bedrooms $1,595/month, 2-bedrooms $2,100/month, 3-bedrooms $2,800/month, and 4+ bedrooms $3,348/month. The 2-bedroom median is a central price point for many renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Somerset Highlands rents fell 54.5% year over year to $1,650/month across 13 rentals, and Northgate dropped 52.1% to $1,820/month across 24 rentals. These steep declines contrast with the citywide 7.2% rent rise and show localized market shifts.

Median rent

Median rent in Vallejo

$2,090/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Vallejo is $2,090 per month as of July 2026. This is 7% above the national average rent, or $140 more per month.

$2.27

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Vallejo

126

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Vallejo rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Vallejo, CA

Average rent prices in Vallejo have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Vallejo, CA

Rent prices in Vallejo vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Vallejo is $1,695, whereas a house costs $2,795. 1-bedroom apartments in Vallejo run $1,595 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,995.

Listings

Studio

$1,344

1%

8%

1 bedroom

$1,595

No Change

5%

2 bedroom

$2,100

No Change

7%

3 bedroom

$2,800

1%

No Change

4 bedroom

$3,347

1%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,344

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,347

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Vallejo, 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.

How does rent in Vallejo, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Vallejo and Berkeley by all bedroom counts and property types.

Vallejo

Median rent price$2,090
increased by7%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,595
increased by33%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Vallejo, CA is 19% lower than the median rent in Berkeley, CA.

Discover rentals in Vallejo, CA

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5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Vallejo

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Available Jun 13

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5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Vallejo

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Available Jul 1

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5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Vallejo

1 bed

1 bath

$1,960

$1,000

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 25

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5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Vallejo

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2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Condo for rent

Available Jun 5

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Frequently asked questions for Vallejo, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Vallejo rental market.

How much is rent in Vallejo?

The average rent in Vallejo is $2,090 per month as of July 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Vallejo?

Average rent prices in Vallejo have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Vallejo rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Vallejo is 7% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $140 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Vallejo?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Vallejo are Vallejo City Historic District ($1,625/mo), Somerset Highlands ($1,650/mo), and Saint Vincent's Hill Historic District ($1,741/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Vallejo?

To comfortably afford rent in Vallejo, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Vallejo?

Vallejo's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,500 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $1,900 monthly. Both bedroom types experienced year-over-year declines, with 1-bedrooms down 3.6% and 2-bedrooms falling 4.8% from the previous year.

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).

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