Last updated on June 30, 2026

Average rent in
Vista, Vista, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Vista

$2,695/mo

increased by2%

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.

$2.70

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Vista

103

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Vista rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Vista, 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, 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 $3,895. 1-bedroom apartments in Vista run $2,395 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,700.

Listings

Studio

$7,990

1%

190%

1 bedroom

$2,375

2%

4%

2 bedroom

$2,695

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,928

No Change

10%

4 bedroom

$6,200

1%

41%

Studio

Average rent

$7,990

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

190%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,375

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,695

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,928

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

41%

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

Median rent price$2,695
increased by38%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$5,395
increased by177%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Vista, Vista, CA is 50% lower than the median rent in Encinitas, Encinitas, CA.

Discover rentals in Vista, Vista, CA

Las Ventanas Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Las Ventanas Apartments

1280 N Citrus Ave, Vista, CA 92084

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,000–$3,500

Apartment for rent

384 Pala Vista Dr #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Vista

384 Pala Vista Dr #3, Vista, CA 92083

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195

$2,095

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 18

322 Hillside Terrace - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9

Excellent

322 Hillside Terrace

322 Hillside Ter, Vista, CA 92084

2 beds

2 baths

$2,150

Apartment for rent

Casa Celeste - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

Casa Celeste

500 Townsite Dr, Vista, CA 92084

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195

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 June 27, 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.

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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