Last updated on August 19, 2026

Average rent in
Vallejo, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Vallejo, CA rent slipped 4.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,998/month. Renters today are paying $102 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Vallejo runs 3.8% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced market with 117 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Vallejo sit around $1,760/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,550/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,995/month, with rents rising through 3-bedroom and 4+ bedroom units. Houses rent for a median of $2,995/month, while apartments are lower at $1,732/month, reflecting the city's mix of housing types.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Northgate rents fell 59.4% year over year to $1,500/month across 20 rentals. This steep local decline contrasts with the citywide 4.9% drop and shows a significant neighborhood-level shift in Vallejo's rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Vallejo

$1,998/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Vallejo is $1,998 per month as of August 2026. This is 4% above the national average rent, or $73 more per month.

$2.07

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Vallejo

117

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Vallejo rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 decreased by 5% 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 $1,732, whereas a house costs $2,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Vallejo run $1,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,945.

Listings

Studio

$1,760

3%

16%

1 bedroom

$1,550

2%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,995

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,875

No Change

6%

4 bedroom

$3,220

No Change

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,760

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,875

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,220

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

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$1,998
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Vallejo, CA is 20% lower than the median rent in Berkeley, CA.

Discover rentals in Vallejo, CA

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2 beds

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$1,200

Condo for rent

Available Aug 6

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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 $1,998 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Vallejo?

Average rent prices in Vallejo have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Vallejo rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Vallejo is 4% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $73 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Vallejo?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Vallejo are Northgate ($1,500/mo), Vallejo Heights ($1,550/mo), and Vallejo City Historic District ($1,675/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?

April offers the best rental deals in Vallejo, with rents running about 6% lower than September's peak prices. November and December are the least competitive months for apartment hunting, while March sees the highest demand relative to available inventory.

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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