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Rental Market Trends in Vista, CA

What is the average rent in Vista, CA?

$2,219/month

Average Rent

724 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Vista, CA is $2,219 per month. This is 36% higher than the national average rent price of $1,628/month, making Vista one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Vista, you can expect to pay about $1,847 per month for a studio, $2,219 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,516 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,069 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,847/month
473 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,219/month
724 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,516/month
955 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,069/month
1,206 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,618/month
1,166 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,124/month
1,586 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,702/month
2,639 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,066/month
869 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,773/month
1,752 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Vista, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.5%, which averages out to $12 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Vista, CA
Last Updated June 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Vista, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
28% $1,001 - $1,500/month
26% $1,501 - $2,000/month
46% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Vista?

Based on current rent prices, Mull Estates, Vista del Mar and Hacienda Heights are the most affordable neighborhoods in Vista.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Mull Estates
$2,049/month
617 Sq Ft
Vista del Mar
$2,318/month
700 Sq Ft
Hacienda Heights
$2,318/month
700 Sq Ft
Shadow Ridge
$2,561/month
800 Sq Ft
Shadowridge Westview
$2,601/month
771 Sq Ft
Vista Heights
$2,705/month
749 Sq Ft
Shadowridge Estates
$2,818/month
700 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Vista?

Based on current rent prices, Shadowridge Estates, Vista Heights and Shadowridge Westview are the most expensive neighborhoods in Vista.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Shadowridge Estates
$2,818/month
700 Sq Ft
Vista Heights
$2,705/month
749 Sq Ft
Shadowridge Westview
$2,601/month
771 Sq Ft
Shadow Ridge
$2,561/month
800 Sq Ft
Vista del Mar
$2,318/month
700 Sq Ft
Hacienda Heights
$2,318/month
700 Sq Ft
Mull Estates
$2,049/month
617 Sq Ft

Which Vista neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Vista with the most apartments available are Mull Estates, Vista del Mar and Shadowridge Westview .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Mull Estates
$2,049/month
617 Sq Ft
Vista del Mar
$2,318/month
700 Sq Ft
Shadowridge Westview
$2,601/month
771 Sq Ft
Hacienda Heights
$2,318/month
700 Sq Ft
Vista Heights
$2,705/month
749 Sq Ft
Shadow Ridge
$2,561/month
800 Sq Ft
Shadowridge Estates
$2,818/month
700 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Vista, CA?

Because the average rent in Vista is $2,219, you’ll want to make about $7,396 per month or $88,752 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Apartment communities in Vista we think you'll love

NV Lofts

NV Lofts

1559 N Santa Fe Ave,
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Studio - 2 Beds | $1,995 - $3,170

Shadowridge Park Apartments

Shadowridge Park Apartments

2000 S Melrose Dr,
Vista, CA 92081

1-2 Beds | $2,579 - $2,998

Altura Villas - 55+ Senior Apartments

Altura Villas - 55+ Senior Apartments

760 E Bobier Dr,
Vista, CA 92084

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,700 - $3,500

Sunset Cliffs Apartments

Sunset Cliffs Apartments

180 Terrace Dr,
Vista, CA 92084

Studio - 2 Beds | $2,261 - $3,379

Property Management Companies in Vista, CA

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Greystar
  • 3,265

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  • 907,877

    Units

  • 844

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4 Communities in Vista
AMC
AMC
  • 646

    Communities

  • 126,201

    Units

  • 258

    Cities

3 Communities in Vista
CONAM Management Corporation
CONAM Management Corporation
  • 144

    Communities

  • 27,106

    Units

  • 77

    Cities

3 Communities in Vista
Sunrise Management
Sunrise Management
  • 65

    Communities

  • 7,422

    Units

  • 31

    Cities

3 Communities in Vista
Hanken Cono Assad & Co., Inc.
Hanken Cono Assad & Co., Inc.
  • 25

    Communities

  • 3,089

    Units

  • 8

    Cities

3 Communities in Vista
Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield
  • 544

    Communities

  • 127,372

    Units

  • 279

    Cities

2 Communities in Vista
Woodspear Properties
Woodspear Properties
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    Communities

  • 2,901

    Units

  • 13

    Cities

2 Communities in Vista
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Hoban Property Management
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    Communities

  • 1,876

    Units

  • 10

    Cities

2 Communities in Vista

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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