Last updated on November 1, 2026

Average rent in
Visalia, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Visalia rent stands today

    Visalia, CA rent rose 5.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,895/month. Renters today are paying $95 more per month on average than last year, though rent has cooled 1.0% month over month.

  • Visalia sits 0.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 178 total rentals offering a modestly sized market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Visalia run around $1,045/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,127/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,500/month, 3-bedrooms around $2,100/month, and 4+ bedrooms around $2,400/month.

  • Price ranges

    Houses rent for a median of $2,100/month while apartments sit at $1,485/month. Apartments make up 37.9% of total rentals, while houses are 58.7%.

Median rent

Median rent in Visalia

$1,895/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Visalia is $1,895 per month as of October 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.

$1.54

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Visalia

178

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Visalia rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Visalia, CA

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

Rent prices in Visalia vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Visalia is $1,485, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Visalia run $1,137 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,495.

Listings

Studio

$1,045

2%

55%

1 bedroom

$1,127

4%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,500

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$2,100

2%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,400

4%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,045

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

55%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,127

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

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$1,895

Equal to the the national median

Median rent price$1,695
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Visalia, CA is 12% higher than the median rent in Corcoran, CA.

Discover rentals in Visalia, CA

2235 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.3

Excellent

2235

700 S Encina St, Visalia, CA 93277

2 beds

1 bath

$1,175

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
4287 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8

Very good

4287

1017 W Goshen Ave, Visalia, CA 93291

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
415 N Akers St #0030 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
600-606 N. Locust Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

600-606 N. Locust Street

600 N Locust St, Visalia, CA 93291

3 beds

1 bath

$1,295

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,895 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Visalia?

Average rent prices in Visalia have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Visalia rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Visalia is roughly the same as the national average.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Visalia?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Visalia are Central Visalia ($1,437/mo), East Visalia ($1,550/mo), and Mooney ($1,650/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Visalia?

To comfortably afford rent in Visalia, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/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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