Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Vista, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Vista rent stands today
Vista, CA rent slipped 3.6% year over year, with a current median of $2,650/month. Renters today are paying $100 less per month on average than last year, with rent close to the peak of $2,703/month seen in October 2024.
Compared to national trends
Vista runs 39.5% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier coastal metro with a total of 99 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Vista rent for about $1,983/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,295/month, and 2-bedrooms near $2,645/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,600/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $5,795/month. This range reflects the diversity of bedroom sizes available to renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment in Vista climbed 20.9% year over year, contrasting with the overall citywide decline. This rise shows strong demand in larger rental units despite the broader market softening.
Median rent
Median rent in Vista
$2,650/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Vista is $2,650 per month as of October 2026. This is 39% above the national average rent, or $750 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Vista
99
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $2,560, whereas a house costs $3,595. 1-bedroom apartments in Vista run $2,415 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,625.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,983 | No Change | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $2,295 |  6% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,645 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,600 | 2% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $5,795 | No Change | 21% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Tri City | $2,695 | |
Vista | $2,650 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,560 | No Change | 3% | |
Condos | $3,200 | 6% | 14% | |
Houses | $3,595 | No Change | 5% | |
Rooms | $1,200 | 37% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,983
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,645
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,795
Last year
21%
Vista
Average rent
$2,650
Tri City
Average rent
$2,695
Apartments
Average rent
$2,560
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
Condos
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
14%
Houses
Average rent
$3,595
Last year
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
37%
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
39%higher than the national median
42%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Vista, CA is 2% lower than the median rent in Bonsall, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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32%$2,800
3%$3,015
4%$5,850
61%$3,195
1%$6,200
25%$2,550
43%Discover rentals in Vista, CA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Vista
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
2280 Primrose Ave, Vista, CA 92083
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
322 Hillside Ter, Vista, CA 92084
2 beds
2 baths
$2,100
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1212 Calle Jules, Vista, CA 92084
2 beds
2 baths
$2,145
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Vista
1553 Green Oak Rd, Vista, CA 92081
4 beds
3 baths
$9,400
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.House for rent
Available Nov 7
5d+ ago
House for rent in Vista
1446 Portofino Dr #NA, Vista, CA 92081
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,395
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Jan 1
2d ago
Verified
701 Breeze Hill Rd #143A, Vista, CA 92081
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,560–$4,210
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.Apartment for rent
18h ago
5051 Oceanside Blvd, Vista, CA 92056
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,818–$4,522
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 30
12h ago
Verified
333 N Emerald Dr, Vista, CA 92083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,213–$3,938
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 14-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
740 Paseo Buena Vis, Vista, CA 92084
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,479–$3,339
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
885 Brooktree Lane, Vista, CA 92081
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,225–$2,525
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
801 Hillside Ter, Vista, CA 92084
2 beds
2 baths
$2,550–$2,625
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1575 Oak Drive, Vista, CA 92084
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,026–$2,650
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.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 25
5d+ ago
Verified
885 Brooktree Lane, Vista, CA 92081
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,225–$2,525
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.Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
333 N Emerald Dr, Vista, CA 92083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,213–$3,938
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 14-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
740 Paseo Buena Vis, Vista, CA 92084
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,479–$3,339
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1575 Oak Drive, Vista, CA 92084
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,026–$2,650
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.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 25
5d+ ago
Verified
885 Brooktree Lane, Vista, CA 92081
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Vista
4 beds
3 baths
$4,500
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.Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
701 Breeze Hill Rd, Vista, CA 92081
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,555–$3,405
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.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 $2,650 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Vista?
Average rent prices in Vista have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Vista rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Vista is 39% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 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 $106,000/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).