Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 31, 2026

Average rent in
Valley Center, CA

Last updated on January 31, 2026

Last updated on January 31, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Valley Center, CA is $2,500. This is +32%, or $600, higher than the national average.

$2.18

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,500

decreased by22%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

16

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Valley Center, CA is $2,500. This is +32%, or $600, higher than the national average.

$2.18

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

63%
26%
5%
5%
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

84%
16%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Valley Center, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Valley Center, CA have decreased by 5% in the last month and have decreased by 22% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Valley Center, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Valley Center, CA is $2,502. A 1-bedroom apartment in Valley Center, CA costs about $1,847 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,272. Houses for rent in Valley Center, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,495.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,795

No Change

25%

2 bedroom

$2,299

52%

15%

3 bedroom

$3,026

No Change

39%

4 bedroom

$3,900

2%

25%

Studio

$1,595

No Change

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,595

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

25%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,299

Last 30 days

52%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,026

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

39%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,900

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

25%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Valley Center, 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.

Compare rent prices in Valley Center, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in Valley Center, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bonsall, CA.

Valley Center

Median rent price$2,500
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,100
increased by63%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Valley Center, CA is 19% lower than the median rent in Bonsall, CA.

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29433 Cole Grade Rd - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

House for rent in Valley Center

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29433 Cole Grade Rd, Valley Center, CA 92082

3 beds

2 baths

$3,900

House for rent

27941 Silo Ln #1 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Valley Center

27941 Silo Lane - 1

27941 Silo Ln #1, Valley Center, CA 92082

4 beds

3 baths

$4,395

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Available Jan 27