Vallejo

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Vallejo, CA

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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.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Vallejo, CA is $1,296 for a studio, $1,748 for one bedroom, $2,048 for two bedrooms, and $2,491 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Vallejo has decreased by -2.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,748/month
655 Sq Ft
House
$2,908/month
1,340 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,160/month
909 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,324/month
1,064 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Vallejo, CA

Transportation

67

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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.

33

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

50

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

447 Students

Grace Patterson Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

356 Students

Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

717 Students

Dan Mini Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

445 Students

Cave Language Academy

Public

Grades K-8

411 Students

Hogan Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

867 Students

Cave Language Academy

Public

Grades K-8

411 Students

Loma Vista Environmental Science Academy

Public

Grades K-8

395 Students

Mare Island Health And Fitness Academy

Public

Grades K-8

427 Students

Elsa Widenmann Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

638 Students

Jesse M. Bethel High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,481 Students

Vallejo High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,335 Students

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 November 2025.