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Last updated on November 13, 2026
Average rent in
Vista, Vista, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 13, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Vista
$2,647/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Vista is $2,647 per month as of November 2026. This is 39% above the national average rent, or $747 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Vista
89
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 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 decreased 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 $2,584, whereas a house costs $3,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Vista run $2,478 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,625.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,989 | 5% |  8% | |
1 bedroom | $2,415 | No Change | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $2,645 | 2% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,650 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $5,695 | No Change | 34% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Escondido | $2,430 | |
Downtown Oceanside | $2,647 | |
Encinitas | $5,697 | |
Ocean Hills | $3,850 | |
Rancho Bernardo | $3,100 | |
South Oceanside | $2,969 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,584 | No Change | 2% | |
Condos | $3,450 | 4% | 8% | |
Houses | $3,650 | No Change | 5% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,989
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,415
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,645
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,650
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,695
Last year
34%
Encinitas
Average rent
$5,697
Central Escondido
Average rent
$2,430
Downtown Oceanside
Average rent
$2,647
Ocean Hills
Average rent
$3,850
South Oceanside
Average rent
$2,969
Rancho Bernardo
Average rent
$3,100
Apartments
Average rent
$2,584
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$3,450
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
8%
Houses
Average rent
$3,650
Last year
5%
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
39%higher than the national median
200%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Vista, Vista, CA is 54% lower than the median rent in Encinitas, Encinitas, CA.
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Discover rentals in Vista, Vista, CA
4d ago
322 Hillside Ter, Vista, CA 92084
2 beds
2 baths
$2,095
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
205 Cedar Rd, Vista, CA 92083
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
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Vista
2 beds
2 baths
$2,275
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
11h ago
235 Pala Vista Dr, Vista, CA 92083
2 beds
2 baths
$2,295
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
431 Machado Way, Vista, CA 92083
5 beds
3.5 baths
$10,900
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 30
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 29
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
1h ago
Verified
701 Breeze Hill Rd #174A, Vista, CA 92081
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,960–$4,440
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
11h ago
Verified
333 N Emerald Dr, Vista, CA 92083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,372–$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
$2,539–$3,377
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
9h ago
156 Pond Pl, Vista, CA 92083
2 beds
2 baths
$2,695
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
4h ago
Verified
227 Hillside Ter #NA, Vista, CA 92084
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Price dropped $100Additional 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 Nov 1
3d ago
Verified
966 Lupine Hills Dr #64, Vista, CA 92081
3 beds
2 baths
$3,599
Price dropped $101Additional 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.Condo for rent
Available Nov 4
11h ago
Verified
333 N Emerald Dr, Vista, CA 92083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,372–$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
11h ago
Verified
333 N Emerald Dr, Vista, CA 92083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,372–$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
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
13h ago
Apartment for rent in Vista
140 Stadden Way, Vista, CA 92084
1 bed
1 bath
$2,095
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
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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 $2,647 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Vista?
Average rent prices in Vista have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $747 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.
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).