What is the average apartment size in Vista?

The average size for a Vista, CA apartment is 886 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Vista?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Vista is $2,527 per month, a 0.64% decrease from last year’s average of $2,544.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Vista?

In Vista, studios rent for $1,973 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,247 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,683 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $3,259 per month

What is the average apartment size in Vista?

The typical apartment in Vista offers about 886 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Vista?

Studio apartments in Vista average 490 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 735 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 975 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,262 sq. ft.

Vista, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Vista?

The typical rent budget in Vista ranges from $2,501 to $3,000 per month, with 47% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Vista?

In Vista, 51% of households rent while 49% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Vista is $2,527, a 0.64% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,544.

Studio Apartments at $1,973 offer the most budget-friendly option with 490 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 735 square feet for $2,247, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,683 offer 975 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,262 sq ft) for $3,259, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Vista, CA

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,527	886 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,973	490 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,247	735 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,683	975 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,259	1,262 sq. ft.

Vista, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Vista, CA have decreased by 0.64% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,544 to $2,527.

What's the typical rent budget in Vista, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Vista, CA (47%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Vista, CA?

15,923 or 51% of the households in Vista, CA are renter-occupied while 15,398 or 49% are owner-occupied.

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How Vista Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Vista	$2,527
Los Angeles	$2,762
East Bay	$2,685
San Francisco	$3,545
San Diego	$2,959
Oakland	$2,651
Sacramento	$1,921
Long Beach	$2,665
San Jose	$3,170
Tulare	$1,576
Vallejo	$2,121
Oceanside	$2,608
Carlsbad, CA	$3,260
Murrieta, CA	$2,335
Escondido, CA	$2,261
El Cajon, CA	$2,234
San Marcos, CA	$2,728
La Mesa, CA	$2,485
La Jolla, CA	$3,425
Laguna Niguel, CA	$2,993
Santee, CA	$2,462

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Vista apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.