Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 16, 2026
Average rent in
Vista, Vista, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Vista
$2,650/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Vista is $2,650 per month as of May 2026. This is 36% above the national average rent, or $700 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Vista
109
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Vista rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Vista, Vista, CA
Average rent prices in Vista have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $3,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Vista run $2,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,695.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,475 | 2% | 56% | |
1 bedroom | $2,195 |  3% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,695 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $3,800 | 5% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $5,775 | 3% | 29% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Escondido | $2,195 | |
Downtown Oceanside | $3,060 | |
Encinitas | $5,850 | |
Ocean Hills | $2,750 | |
Rancho Bernardo | $3,467 | |
South Oceanside | $3,785 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,595 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,672 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,800 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $2,600 | 3% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,475
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
56%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,695
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,775
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
29%
Encinitas
Average rent
$5,850
Central Escondido
Average rent
$2,195
Downtown Oceanside
Average rent
$3,060
Ocean Hills
Average rent
$2,750
South Oceanside
Average rent
$3,785
Rancho Bernardo
Average rent
$3,467
Apartments
Average rent
$2,595
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,672
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
3%
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
36%higher than the national median
200%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Vista, Vista, CA is 55% lower than the median rent in Encinitas, Encinitas, CA.
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Discover rentals in Vista, Vista, CA
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Vista
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
Available May 14
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Vista
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
10h ago
1370 Calle Jules, Vista, CA 92084
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,000–$2,600
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1280 N Citrus Ave, Vista, CA 92084
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,000–$3,500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Vista
2012 Troy Pl, Vista, CA 92084
5 beds
3 baths
$8,800
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 Jul 16
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
20h ago
Verified
701 Breeze Hill Rd #1037A, Vista, CA 92081
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,450–$5,160
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
333 N Emerald Dr, Vista, CA 92083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,413–$3,275
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
885 Brooktree Lane, Vista, CA 92081
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,225–$2,525
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
740 Paseo Buena Vis, Vista, CA 92084
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,427–$3,859
Apartment for rent
48m ago
Verified
701 Breeze Hill Rd, Vista, CA 92081
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,545–$4,225
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
885 Brooktree Lane, Vista, CA 92081
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,225–$2,525
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
333 N Emerald Dr, Vista, CA 92083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,413–$3,275
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
740 Paseo Buena Vis, Vista, CA 92084
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,427–$3,859
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
333 N Emerald Dr, Vista, CA 92083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,413–$3,275
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
885 Brooktree Lane, Vista, CA 92081
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
740 Paseo Buena Vis, Vista, CA 92084
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,427–$3,859
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 $2,650 per month as of May 9, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Vista?
Average rent prices in Vista have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Vista rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Vista is 36% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 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).