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Vallejo

Pop. 124,268·320th most expensive in California·Rental market data updated monthly for Vallejo, CA
Median rent (all units)
$2,181/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.7%
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
+$216
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Vallejo · $2,181
More expensive than 68% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
68/100
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Rents are 9% below what Vallejo's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,181/mo
Expected by trend
$2,402/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,677
1 BR
$1,843
2 BR
$2,377
3 BR
$3,190
4 BR+
$3,560
Research median
$2,377/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$26,172/yr
At $2,181/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.7% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Vallejo, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 28.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
124,268
Median income
$90,171
Median age
40.6
Renters
42.6%
Age distribution
20%
21.8%
27.2%
13%
17.9%
Under 1820%
18–3421.8%
35–5427.2%
55–6413%
65+17.9%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
23.9%
17.4%
29.8%
23.3%
White23.9%
Black17.4%
Hispanic29.8%
Asian23.3%
Other5.7%
Education (25+)
12.7%
24.9%
33.6%
28.8%
No HS diploma12.7%
HS diploma24.9%
Some college33.6%
Bachelor's+28.8%
Housing tenure
57.4%
42.6%
Owner57.4%
Renter42.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Vallejo, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,798 → $2,181
up 21.3%
Income
$78,243 → $90,171
up 15.2%
Population
125,350 → 124,268
down 0.9%
Renter share
41.7% → 42.6%
+0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
27.4% → 28.8%
+1.4 pts
Median age
39.8 → 40.6
+0.8 yrs

Rent in Vallejo, CA has climbed 21.3% since 2021, going from about $1,798 per month to roughly $2,181 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $78,243 in 2021 to $90,171 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 6.1 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Vallejo, CA market of 2021.

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Vallejo rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Vallejo. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Vallejo, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Vallejo is $2,181/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,677/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,377/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,843/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,190/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($90,171/yr), Vallejo ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Vallejo an affordable city for renters?

Vallejo is considered affordable for renters. At $2,181/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($90,171/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Vallejo falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Vallejo?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $87,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,181/mo in Vallejo. The local median household income is $90,171/yr, meaning the typical Vallejo household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Vallejo?

Rent in Vallejo has increased 3.7% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Vallejo neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Vallejo are 94590 ($2,099/mo), 94591 ($2,301/mo), and 94589 ($2,484/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Vallejo is $2,181/mo.

How does Vallejo rent compare to other cities in California?

Vallejo is one of the more affordable cities in California for rent, ranking #320 out of 387 tracked cities at $2,181/mo.

What percentage of Vallejo residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.6% of Vallejo households are renters, while 57.4% are owner-occupied. Vallejo leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Vallejo rent compare to the national average?

Vallejo's median rent of $2,181/mo is $216 (11%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #320 out of 387 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,181/mo, rent takes ~29% of Vallejo's median household income ($90,171/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Vallejo 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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