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Rental Market Trends in Vista, CA

What is the average rent in Vista, CA?

$2,219/month

Average Rent

725 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Vista, CA is $2,219 per month. This is 35% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/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 $1,960 per month for a studio, $2,219 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,543 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,103 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,960/month
466 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,219/month
725 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,543/month
956 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,103/month
1,208 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,274/month
1,123 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,292/month
1,770 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,885/month
2,522 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,983/month
865 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,958/month
1,456 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Vista, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.2%, which averages out to $6 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Vista, CA
Last Updated April 2026
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
23% $1,501 - $2,000/month
49% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Vista?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Vista del Mar
$2,229/month
683 Sq Ft
Hacienda Heights
$2,229/month
683 Sq Ft
Shadow Ridge
$2,714/month
800 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Vista?

Based on current rent prices, Shadow Ridge, Vista del Mar and Hacienda Heights are the most expensive neighborhoods in Vista.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Shadow Ridge
$2,714/month
800 Sq Ft
Vista del Mar
$2,229/month
683 Sq Ft
Hacienda Heights
$2,229/month
683 Sq Ft

Which Vista neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Vista with the most apartments available are Vista del Mar, Hacienda Heights and Shadow Ridge .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Vista del Mar
$2,229/month
683 Sq Ft
Hacienda Heights
$2,229/month
683 Sq Ft
Shadow Ridge
$2,714/month
800 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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Vista, CA

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Apartment Averages

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Apartment communities in Vista we think you'll love

NV Lofts

NV Lofts

1559 N Santa Fe Ave,
Vista, CA 92084

$1,995 - $3,170

Studio - 2 Beds

Shadowridge Park Apartments

Shadowridge Park Apartments

2000 S Melrose Dr,
Vista, CA 92081

$2,389 - $3,005

1-2 Beds

Millcreek Apartments

Millcreek Apartments

2130 S Santa Fe Ave,
Vista, CA 92084

$2,108 - $2,810 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds

Persea

Persea

1333 N Santa Fe Ave,
Vista, CA 92084

$2,627 - $3,943 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

Property Management Companies in Vista, CA

CONAM Management Corporation
CONAM Management Corporation
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    Communities

  • 29,835

    Units

  • 86

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5 Communities in Vista
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,486

    Communities

  • 959,009

    Units

  • 891

    Cities

4 Communities in Vista
Sunrise Management
Sunrise Management
  • 92

    Communities

  • 10,332

    Units

  • 38

    Cities

3 Communities in Vista
FairGrove Property Management
FairGrove Property Management
  • 28

    Communities

  • 2,237

    Units

  • 14

    Cities

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

  • 3,042

    Units

  • 8

    Cities

3 Communities in Vista
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Woodspear Properties
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    Communities

  • 2,906

    Units

  • 13

    Cities

2 Communities in Vista
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Willow Bridge
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  • 197,852

    Units

  • 340

    Cities

1 Community in Vista
RPM
RPM
  • 653

    Communities

  • 179,706

    Units

  • 259

    Cities

1 Community 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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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