Rent in Valley Center, CA
A 2-bedroom in Valley Center, CA (ZIP 92082) typically rents for about $1,813 a month, with a range of $1,575–$2,050. Owner-occupied homes in San Diego County pay about 0.68% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,220 | $850–$1,590 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $1,700 | $1,700–$2,335 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,813 | $1,575–$2,050 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $2,720 | $2,720–$3,743 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $2,985 | $2,680–$3,290 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Valley Center ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Valley Center, CA?
- About $1,813 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,575–$2,050. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Valley Center, CA?
- About $1,700 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,700–$2,335. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Valley Center, CA?
- About $2,720 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,720–$3,743. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Valley Center, CA?
- About $1,220 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $850–$1,590. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Valley Center, CA?
- About $2,985 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,680–$3,290. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Valley Center, CA?
- Owner-occupied homes in San Diego County pay a typical 0.68% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Valley Center rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).