Last updated on May 18, 2026

Average rent in
Vallejo, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Vallejo rent stands today

    Vallejo, CA rent rose 10.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,995/month. Renters are paying $174 more per month on average than last year, extending a recovery from the trough of $1,750/month in May 2025.

  • Vallejo runs 2.4% more expensive than the $1,949/month national median, placing it slightly above average among U.S. metros with 136 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Vallejo rent for $1,325/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,456/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,972/month, with 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms rising to $2,800 and $3,148 respectively. This range reflects the diversity of bedroom options available to renters.

  • What you'll pay

    Houses in Vallejo command a median rent of $2,725/month, while apartments are more affordable at $1,695/month. These property types make up 34.0% and 55.7% of total rentals respectively, showing varied options for renters.

Median rent

Median rent in Vallejo

$1,995/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Vallejo is $1,995 per month as of May 2026. This is 2% above the national average rent, or $46 more per month.

$2.20

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Vallejo

136

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 $2,725. 1-bedroom apartments in Vallejo run $1,456 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,900.

Listings

Studio

$1,325

1%

10%

1 bedroom

$1,456

2%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,972

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$2,800

22%

19%

4 bedroom

$3,147

17%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,325

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,456

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,972

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

22%

Last year

19%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,147

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

5%

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$1,995
increased by2%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,795
increased by43%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Vallejo, CA is 29% lower than the median rent in Berkeley, CA.

Discover rentals in Vallejo, CA

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5d+ ago

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Available Apr 30

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Available Apr 11

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5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Vallejo

1 bed

1 bath

$980

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

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5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Vallejo

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Condo for rent

Available Feb 25

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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 $1,995 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Vallejo?

Average rent prices in Vallejo have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Vallejo rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Vallejo is 2% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $46 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Vallejo?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Vallejo are Saint Vincent's Hill Historic District ($1,625/mo), Vallejo City Historic District ($1,700/mo), and Somerset Highlands ($1,874/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Vallejo?

To comfortably afford rent in Vallejo, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/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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