Last updated on September 17, 2026

Average rent in
Visalia, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Visalia, CA rent slipped modestly year over year, with a current median of $1,850/month. Renters are paying $34 less per month on average compared to last year, a slight cooling in the market.

  • Visalia is 2.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 191 total rentals providing a moderate market size for renters seeking value.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studio rents in Visalia run around $1,500/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,175/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,450/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,000/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,400/month, offering options for different household sizes.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    East Visalia rents climbed 63.0% year over year to $1,875/month, and Mooney saw a 72.7% increase to $1,900/month. These rises contrast with the citywide modest decline, showing localized rent growth in these neighborhoods.

Median rent

Median rent in Visalia

$1,850/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Visalia is $1,850 per month as of September 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.

$1.51

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Visalia

191

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Visalia rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Visalia, CA

Average rent prices in Visalia have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 Visalia, CA

Rent prices in Visalia vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Visalia is $1,450, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Visalia run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,450.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

5%

48%

1 bedroom

$1,175

9%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,450

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,000

1%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,400

No Change

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

48%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,175

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Visalia, 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 Visalia, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Visalia and Corcoran by all bedroom counts and property types.

Visalia

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Visalia, CA is equal to the median rent in Corcoran, CA.

Discover rentals in Visalia, CA

0115 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

0115

515 S Demaree St, Visalia, CA 93277

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

3182 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

3182

415 N West St, Visalia, CA 93291

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,175–$1,375

415 N Akers St #0030 - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

Apartment for rent in Visalia

Manufactured In Park, Visalia, CA

415 N Akers St #0030, Visalia, CA 93291

2 beds

2 baths

$1,248

924 W Goshen Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Central Visalia apartment for rent in Visalia

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

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Frequently asked questions for Visalia, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Visalia rental market.

How much is rent in Visalia?

The average rent in Visalia is $1,850 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Visalia?

Average rent prices in Visalia have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Visalia rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Visalia is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Visalia?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Visalia are Central Visalia ($1,350/mo), Northeast District ($1,800/mo), and East Visalia ($1,875/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Visalia?

To comfortably afford rent in Visalia, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Visalia?

September offers the best timing for apartment hunting in Visalia, with both the lowest seasonal rents and reduced competition compared to other months.

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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