Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 18, 2026

Average rent in
Valley Center, CA

Last updated on March 18, 2026

Last updated on March 18, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Valley Center, CA is $2,680. This is +41%, or $779, higher than the national average.

$2.14

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,680

increased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

18

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Valley Center, CA is $2,680. This is +41%, or $779, higher than the national average.

$2.14

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

50%
36%
5%
9%
$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 remained the same in the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $2,299. A 1-bedroom apartment in Valley Center, CA costs about $1,995 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,400. Houses for rent in Valley Center, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,900.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,875

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$2,397

46%

12%

3 bedroom

$3,095

11%

97%

4 bedroom

$4,000

4%

24%

Studio

$1,895

5%

23%

Studio

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,875

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,397

Last 30 days

46%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,095

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

97%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

24%

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$2,680
increased by41%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,795
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Valley Center, CA is 4% lower than the median rent in Bonsall, CA.

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12618 Sierra Rojo Rd #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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12618 Sierra Rojo Rd #NA, Valley Center, CA 92082

2 beds

1 bath

$2,350

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5d+ ago

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3 beds

3 baths

$3,900

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29433 1/2 Cole Grade Rd #29433 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Valley Center

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29433 1/2 Cole Grade Rd #29433, Valley Center, CA 92082

3 beds

2 baths

$3,900

Apartment for rent

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29433 Cole Grade Rd - Photo 1 of 1
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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

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15535 Hawksbury Ln #1 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Valley Center

15535 Hawksbury Lane - 1

15535 Hawksbury Ln #1, Valley Center, CA 92082

4 beds

3 baths

$4,400

House for rent

Available Apr 10