Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 14, 2026
Average rent in
Vista, Vista, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Vista
$2,695/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Vista is $2,695 per month as of August 2026. This is 40% above the national average rent, or $770 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Vista
99
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Vista rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Vista, Vista, CA
Average rent prices in Vista have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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, 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 $3,747. 1-bedroom apartments in Vista run $2,275 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,695.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,088 |  6% |  65% | |
1 bedroom | $2,275 | No Change | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,695 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,797 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $7,500 | 1% | 72% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Escondido | $2,155 | |
Downtown Oceanside | $2,750 | |
Encinitas | $4,975 | |
Ocean Hills | $3,600 | |
Rancho Bernardo | $3,500 | |
South Oceanside | $3,729 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,595 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,850 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,747 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,120 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,088
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
65%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,275
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,695
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,797
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$7,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
72%
Encinitas
Average rent
$4,975
Central Escondido
Average rent
$2,155
Downtown Oceanside
Average rent
$2,750
Ocean Hills
Average rent
$3,600
South Oceanside
Average rent
$3,729
Rancho Bernardo
Average rent
$3,500
Apartments
Average rent
$2,595
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$3,747
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,120
The table above reflects average rent prices in Vista, 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, Vista, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Vista and Encinitas by all bedroom counts and property types.
Vista
40%higher than the national median
158%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Vista, Vista, CA is 46% lower than the median rent in Encinitas, Encinitas, CA.
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Discover rentals in Vista, Vista, CA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Vista
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Vista
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 14
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Vista
1212 Calle Jules, Vista, CA 92084
2 beds
2 baths
$2,295
Apartment for rent
2d ago
468 W Los Angeles Dr, Vista, CA 92083
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295–$2,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Vista
1553 Green Oak Rd, Vista, CA 92081
4 beds
3 baths
$9,500
House for rent
Available Aug 29
5d+ ago
House for rent in Vista
2012 Troy Pl, Vista, CA 92084
5 beds
3 baths
$9,000
House for rent
Available Jul 1
9h ago
Verified
701 Breeze Hill Rd #1088A, Vista, CA 92081
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,960–$5,250
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 Aug 10
19h ago
Verified
333 N Emerald Dr, Vista, CA 92083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,319–$3,850
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
740 Paseo Buena Vis, Vista, CA 92084
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,889–$3,869
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
885 Brooktree Lane, Vista, CA 92081
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,225–$2,525
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Vista
2 beds
1 bath
$2,795
$2,595
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
885 Brooktree Lane, Vista, CA 92081
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,225–$2,525
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
333 N Emerald Dr, Vista, CA 92083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,319–$3,850
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
740 Paseo Buena Vis, Vista, CA 92084
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,889–$3,869
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
333 N Emerald Dr, Vista, CA 92083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,319–$3,850
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
740 Paseo Buena Vis, Vista, CA 92084
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,889–$3,869
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ 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, 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 August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Vista?
Average rent prices in Vista have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 $770 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.
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).