Vallejo

Downtown Vallejo has a lot to offer the community including a Farmer's Market and parades.
The East Vallejo neighborhood is growing with new residential development.
Blue Rock Springs Golf Course offers a top rated course and scenic views in East Vallejo.
Hanns Park has a highly regarded disc golf course for East Vallejo residents to enjoy.
A working drydock employs some of the residents on Mare Island.

Vallejo, CA Area Guide

The arts capital of the Bay Area.

Arts Outdoors Commuter

Nestled along San Pablo Bay in the North Bay region, Vallejo combines waterfront living with convenient access to the Bay Area. The city's neighborhoods feature a mix of historic Victorian homes and newer developments, while the downtown area showcases a growing arts scene. Current rental trends show moderate stability, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,770 per month, experiencing only a slight 0.4% decrease year-over-year, while two-bedroom units average $2,050 monthly. The waterfront location offers ferry service to San Francisco, making it convenient for Bay Area commuters.

Vallejo is home to the California State University Maritime Academy and Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. The historic Mare Island Naval Shipyard district has been transformed into a mixed-use development featuring restaurants, businesses, and residential areas. The monthly Art Walk downtown highlights local artists and galleries. Notable neighborhoods include St. Vincent's Hill, known for its preserved Victorian architecture, and the waterfront district with its bay views. The Mediterranean climate supports year-round outdoor activities at parks like Dan Foley Park and Blue Rock Springs Park.

Explore the City

Blue Rock Springs Golf Course offers a top rated course and scenic views in East Vallejo.

Hanns Park has a highly regarded disc golf course for East Vallejo residents to enjoy.

A working drydock employs some of the residents on Mare Island.

The Downtown Vallejo community comes together at their thriving farmer's market.

Many colorful and detailed homes are found in the Downtown Vallejo Heritage District.

Neighbors unite at local restaurants like the Good Day Cafe in Downtown Vallejo.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Vallejo, CA is $1,302 for a studio, $1,725 for one bedroom, $2,038 for two bedrooms, and $2,505 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Vallejo has decreased by -2.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,725/month
655 Sq Ft
House
$2,937/month
1,270 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,252/month
1,151 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Vallejo, CA

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Vallejo, CA is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

67 / 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Some Transit

33 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

50 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Glen Cove Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Grace Patterson Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Highland Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

MIT Academy High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Jesse M. Bethel High

Public

Grades 9-12

Vallejo High

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Dan Foley Park
  • Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
  • Benicia State Recreation Area
  • Crockett Hills Regional Park
  • Carquinez Strait Regional Shoreline

Airports

  • Metro Oakland International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.