Rent in Vista, CA
Across Vista's 4 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $2,646 a month, with figures from $2,118–$3,120. The highest typical rent is in 92085 ($2,820) and the lowest in 92084 ($2,359). 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 | $2,037 | $1,596–$2,420 | 4 |
| 1 bed | $2,223 | $1,795–$2,580 | 4 |
| 2 beds | $2,646 | $2,118–$3,120 | 4 |
| 3 beds | $3,355 | $2,580–$4,140 | 4 |
| 4 beds | $3,953 | $2,858–$5,000 | 4 |
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).
Vista ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Vista, CA?
- About $2,646 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $2,118–$3,120. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Vista, CA?
- About $2,223 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,795–$2,580. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Vista, CA?
- About $3,355 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $2,580–$4,140. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Vista, CA?
- About $2,037 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,596–$2,420. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Vista, CA?
- About $3,953 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $2,858–$5,000. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Vista ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 92085 has the highest typical rent at $2,820 a month, and 92084 the lowest at $2,359.
- What is the property tax rate in Vista, 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 Vista 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).