The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Vista is $2,450, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $2,889. Rent rates updated 5 days ago

Studio

$2,506

1 Bed

$2,450

2 Beds

$2,889

3+ Beds

$3,544

* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List

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Find an apartment for rent in Vista, CA

Searching for an apartment for rent in Vista, CA? Look no further! Apartment List will help you find a perfect apartment near you. There are 52 available rental units listed on Apartment List in Vista. Click on listings to see photos, floorplans, amenities, prices and availability, and much more!

The average rent in Vista is $2,506 for a studio, $2,450 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $2,889 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you are looking for a deal, keep an eye out for a red pulsing icon that indicates rent specials.

Tired of browsing? Take our personalized quiz. You’ll answer a couple of simple questions and we’ll put together a list of Vista apartments that are best for you. We’ll also factor in your commute, budget, and preferred amenities. Looking for a pet-friendly rental, or an apartment with in-unit washer and dryer? No problem, we’ll provide you with apartments that match that criteria.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

In Vista, the average rent is $2,506 for a studio, $2,450 for a 1-bedroom, $2,889 for a 2-bedroom, and $3,544 for a 3-bedroom. For more information on rental trends in Vista, check out our monthly Vista Rent Report.

You can get the best deal by searching by apartments that are offering move-in specials in Vista.

You can use the pet-friendly filter to find Vista apartments that allow pets.

The answer to this question depends on your household income and a couple of other factors. You can use our Rent Calculator to figure out how much you should spend on rent in Vista.

You can use the off-campus housing filters to find apartments near colleges located in or around Vista. Some of the colleges and universities in the area include San Diego City College, Irvine Valley College, Cuyamaca College, Palomar College, Grossmont College, and San Diego State University.

Vista Rent Report: August 2025

Welcome to the Apartment List August 2025 Rent Report for Vista, CA. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $2,332, roughly the same as last month. Prices remain up 1.7% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Vista rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the broader San Diego metro area and the nation as a whole.

Vista rents are flat month-over-month and up 1.7% year-over-year

The median rent in Vista fell by 0.2% over the course of July, and has now increased by a total of 1.7% over the past 12 months. Vista’s rent growth over the past year has is similar to the state average (1.2%) and has outpaced the national average (-0.8%).

Vista rent growth in 2025 pacing similar last year

Seven months into the year, rents in Vista have risen 1.4%. This is a similar rate of growth compared to what the city was experiencing at this point last year: from January to July 2024 rents had increased 1.4%.

Vista rents are 2.0% higher than the metro-wide median

If we expand our view to the wider San Diego metro area, the median rent is $2,286 meaning that the median price in Vista ($2,332) is 2.0% greater than the price across the metro as a whole. Metro-wide annual rent growth stands at -0.5%, below the rate of rent growth within just the city.

The table below shows the latest rent stats for 7 cities in the San Diego metro area that are included in our database. Among them, Oceanside is currently the most expensive, with a median rent of $2,451. La Mesa is the metro’s most affordable city, with a median rent of $2,072. The metro's fastest annual rent growth is occurring in Vista (1.7%) while the slowest is in Escondido (-3.6%).

City

Median 1BR Rent

Median 2BR Rent

M/M Rent Growth

Y/Y Rent Growth

Carlsbad

$1,929

$2,285

0.5%

1.3%

Chula Vista

$1,728

$2,261

-1.5%

-0.3%

Escondido

$1,775

$2,180

0.0%

-3.6%

La Mesa

$1,836

$2,201

1.1%

-1.5%

Oceanside

$1,982

$2,463

0.1%

-1.3%

San Diego

$1,976

$2,477

0.1%

-0.4%

Vista

$2,064

$2,312

-0.2%

1.7%

You can also use the map below to explore the latest rent trends in the San Diego metropolitan area.

Methodology

Apartment List is committed to the accuracy and transparency of our rent estimates. We begin with reliable median rent statistics from the Census Bureau, then extrapolate them forward to the current month using a growth rate calculated from our listing data. In doing so, we use a same-unit analysis similar to Case-Shiller’s approach, capturing apartment transactions over time to provide an accurate picture of rent growth in cities across the country. Our approach corrects for the sample bias inherent in other private sources, producing results that are much closer to statistics published by the Census Bureau and HUD. For more details, please see the Apartment List Rent Estimate Methodology.

Data Access

Apartment List publishes monthly rent reports and underlying data for hundreds of cities across the nation, as well as data aggregated for counties, metros, and states. These data are intended to be a source of reliable information that help renters and policymakers make sound decisions. Insights from our data are covered regularly by journalists across the country. To access the data yourself, please visit our Data Downloads Page.

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Apartments for Rent in Vista, CA

Elán Shadowridge Meadows Apartments

Elan Vista Alta

Elan Pointe Vista

Softwind Point

Taylor Brooke

Las Ventanas

Sycamore Greens

Altura Villas - 55+ Senior Apartments - Senior Housing

Persea

1546 S Sante Fe Avenue

Preserve at Melrose

Vista Waterleaf Apartments

Sofi Shadowridge

Foothill Courtyard

Avalon Vista

Rancho Hills

Average rent in Vista, California

More Rental Options

Find an apartment for rent in Vista, CA

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How much is rent in Vista?

How can I find a cheap apartment in Vista?

How can I find a pet-friendly apartment in Vista?

How much should I pay for rent in Vista?

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Vista, CA Rental Market Trends

Vista Rent Report: August 2025

Vista Rent Report: August 2025

Living in Vista, CA

Vista Apartment Renter's Guide

Vista Apartment Renter's Guide

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