Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
Vista, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Vista, CA rent slipped 1.1% year over year, with a current median of $2,669/month. Renters today are paying $56 less per month on average than last year, with a month-over-month decline of 1.9% providing a clearer signal of recent cooling.
Compared to national trends
Vista runs roughly 1.4× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier California metros with a balanced mix of houses and apartments across 116 total rentals.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Vista rent for $1,850/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,295/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,645/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,600/month and 4+ bedrooms at $4,575/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Vista
$2,669/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Vista is $2,669 per month as of September 2026. This is 40% above the national average rent, or $769 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Vista
116
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Vista rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Vista, CA
Average rent prices in Vista have decreased by 2% 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
Vista, CA
Rent prices in Vista vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Vista is $2,602, whereas a house costs $3,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Vista run $2,415 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,632.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,850 | 2% | 9% | |
1 bedroom | $2,295 | 2% |  7% | |
2 bedroom | $2,645 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,600 | 4% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $4,575 | 7% | 9% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Tri City | $2,794 | |
Vista | $2,675 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,602 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $3,355 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,600 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,065 | 8% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,645
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,575
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
9%
Vista
Average rent
$2,675
Tri City
Average rent
$2,794
Apartments
Average rent
$2,602
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$3,355
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,065
Last 30 days
8%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Vista, 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 Vista, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Vista and Bonsall by all bedroom counts and property types.
Vista
40%higher than the national median
31%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Vista, CA is 7% higher than the median rent in Bonsall, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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5%$2,995
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5%$8,500
17%$3,225
3%$4,850
48%$2,695
20%Discover rentals in Vista, CA
2h ago
House for rent in Vista
1620 1/4 York Dr #B, Vista, CA 92084
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
$700
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 14
5d+ ago
House for rent in Vista
315 Osborne St #13, Vista, CA 92084
1 bed
1 bath
$1,095
House for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
2280 Primrose Ave, Vista, CA 92083
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
26m ago
House for rent in Vista
1387 Longfellow Rd, Vista, CA 92081
2 beds
2 baths
$2,130
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Vista
431 Machado Way, Vista, CA 92083
5 beds
3.5 baths
$10,500
House for rent
Available Oct 31
3d ago
House for rent in Vista
1553 Green Oak Rd, Vista, CA 92081
4 beds
3 baths
$8,900
House for rent
Available Oct 31
5d+ ago
House for rent in Vista
4 beds
3 baths
$7,800
$7,200
Price drop
House for rent
20h ago
Verified
701 Breeze Hill Rd #1047A, Vista, CA 92081
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,680–$5,650
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
333 N Emerald Dr, Vista, CA 92083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,324–$4,214
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
740 Paseo Buena Vis, Vista, CA 92084
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,487–$3,537
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
885 Brooktree Lane, Vista, CA 92081
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,225–$2,525
Apartment for rent
4h ago
801 Hillside Ter, Vista, CA 92084
2 beds
2 baths
$2,625
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
885 Brooktree Lane, Vista, CA 92081
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,225–$2,525
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
333 N Emerald Dr, Vista, CA 92083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,324–$4,214
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
740 Paseo Buena Vis, Vista, CA 92084
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,487–$3,537
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
333 N Emerald Dr, Vista, CA 92083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,324–$4,214
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
740 Paseo Buena Vis, Vista, CA 92084
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,487–$3,537
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
885 Brooktree Lane, Vista, CA 92081
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Vista, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Vista rental market.
How much is rent in Vista?
The average rent in Vista is $2,669 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Vista?
Average rent prices in Vista have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Vista rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Vista is 40% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $769 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Vista?
To comfortably afford rent in Vista, you'd need to earn approximately $107,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Vista?
April offers the lowest rents in Vista despite higher competition from other renters, with approximately 3.8% lower prices compared to August, which sees the highest rents.
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).