Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Vista, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Vista rent stands today
Vista, CA rent slipped slightly in dollar terms year over year, with a current median of $2,695/month. The 2.3% year-over-year change corresponds to a $33 decrease per month compared to last year, while month-to-month rent increased 1.7%.
Compared to national trends
Vista rents run 38.2% above the $1,950/month national median, placing it in the pricier tier of California metros despite a relatively small total rental inventory of 99 units. This positions Vista as a market with higher rent costs than the national average.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Vista are at $7,990/month, 1-bedrooms at $2,375/month, 2-bedrooms at $2,750/month, 3-bedrooms at $3,915/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $6,600/month. These figures show the variation renters face by bedroom count.
Price ranges
Houses in Vista rent for a median of $3,500/month, while apartments have a median rent of $2,595/month. This reflects a notable difference in rent based on property type.
Median rent
Median rent in Vista
$2,695/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Vista is $2,695 per month as of June 2026. This is 38% above the national average rent, or $745 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Vista
99
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Vista rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Vista, CA
Average rent prices in Vista have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $2,595, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Vista run $2,395 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,771.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $7,990 | No Change | 190% | |
1 bedroom | $2,375 | 2% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,750 | 1% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $3,915 | No Change | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $6,600 | 5% | 64% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Tri City | $3,546 | |
Vista | $2,695 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,595 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,290 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,500 |  3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$7,990
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
190%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,375
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,915
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,600
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
64%
Vista
Average rent
$2,695
Tri City
Average rent
$3,546
Apartments
Average rent
$2,595
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$3,290
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
3%
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
38%higher than the national median
54%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Vista, CA is 10% lower than the median rent in Bonsall, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,995
10%$3,750
13%$7,172
25%$5,750
13%$2,450
2%$2,450
26%$3,107
8%$2,574
5%$15,000
10%$3,150
3%$8,800
1%$2,847
31%Discover rentals in Vista, CA
1d ago
1280 N Citrus Ave, Vista, CA 92084
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,000–$3,500
Apartment for rent
4d ago
700 Alta Vista Dr, Vista, CA 92084
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Vista
384 Pala Vista Dr #3, Vista, CA 92083
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
$2,125
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 18
1d ago
Verified
885 Brooktree Lane, Vista, CA 92081
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,225–$2,525
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Vista
2012 Troy Pl, Vista, CA 92084
5 beds
3 baths
$9,000
House for rent
Available Aug 31
5d+ ago
House for rent in Vista
1553 Green Oak Rd, Vista, CA 92081
4 beds
3 baths
$8,500
House for rent
Available Aug 16
3d ago
Verified
701 Breeze Hill Rd #1037A, Vista, CA 92081
2–3 beds
2 baths
$4,430–$6,220
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Vista
1446 Portofino Dr #NA, Vista, CA 92081
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,200
House for rent
Available Apr 1
23h ago
Verified
333 N Emerald Dr, Vista, CA 92083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,340–$3,237
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
740 Paseo Buena Vis, Vista, CA 92084
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,597–$4,047
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
885 Brooktree Lane, Vista, CA 92081
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,225–$2,525
Apartment for rent
1d ago
415 Plymouth Dr, Vista, CA 92083
3 beds
2 baths
$2,550
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
333 N Emerald Dr, Vista, CA 92083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,340–$3,237
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
740 Paseo Buena Vis, Vista, CA 92084
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,597–$4,047
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
701 Breeze Hill Rd, Vista, CA 92081
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,590–$4,455
Price drop
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
333 N Emerald Dr, Vista, CA 92083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,340–$3,237
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
740 Paseo Buena Vis, Vista, CA 92084
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,597–$4,047
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
885 Brooktree Lane, Vista, CA 92081
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,400–$2,525
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 $2,695 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Vista?
Average rent prices in Vista have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Vista rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Vista is 38% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $745 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 $108,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Vista?
Vista's rental market in 2025 shows two-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,600 per month. One-bedroom units remained relatively stable from the previous year, though specific pricing data for one-bedrooms citywide is not available in current market reports.
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).