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Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Valley Center, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Valley Center
$2,695/mo
40%vs previous year
The average rent in Valley Center is $2,695 per month as of September 2026. This is 42% above the national average rent, or $795 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Valley Center
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Valley Center rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Valley Center, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Valley Center, CA
Average rent prices in Valley Center have decreased by 35% over the last month and have decreased by 40% 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
Valley Center, CA
Rent prices in Valley Center vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Valley Center is $2,200, whereas a house costs $3,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Valley Center run $1,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,590.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,750 | 32% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,995 | 44% | 17% | |
2 bedroom | $2,425 | No Change | - | |
3 bedroom | $3,295 |  35% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $4,000 | 33% | 15% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Lake Wohlford | $2,388 | |
Valley Center | $2,640 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,200 | 57% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,295 | 32% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,950 | 8% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,000 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
32%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
44%
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,425
Last 30 days
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,295
Last 30 days
35%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
33%
Last year
15%
Valley Center
Average rent
$2,640
Lake Wohlford
Average rent
$2,388
Apartments
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
57%
Condos
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
32%
Houses
Average rent
$3,950
Last 30 days
8%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,000
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.
How does rent in Valley Center, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Valley Center and Bonsall by all bedroom counts and property types.
Valley Center
42%higher than the national median
31%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Valley Center, CA is 8% higher than the median rent in Bonsall, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,486
48%$3,800
4%$5,297
72%$2,400
5%$2,465
41%$3,988
6%$2,995
3%$2,021
22%$8,500
17%$3,225
3%$4,850
48%$2,669
2%Discover rentals in Valley Center, CA
5d+ ago
House for rent in Valley Center
27067 Sunningdale Way #1, Valley Center, CA 92082
3 beds
3 baths
$10,000
House for rent
Available May 8
5d+ ago
House for rent in Valley Center
27067 Sunningdale Way #1, Valley Center, CA 92082
3 beds
3 baths
$10,000
House for rent
Available May 8
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Frequently asked questions for Valley Center, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Valley Center rental market.
How much is rent in Valley Center?
The average rent in Valley Center is $2,695 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Valley Center?
Average rent prices in Valley Center have decreased by 35% over the last month and have decreased by 40% since last year.
How does Valley Center rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Valley Center is 42% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $795 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Valley Center?
To comfortably afford rent in Valley Center, you'd need to earn approximately $108,000/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).