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Visalia

Pop. 143,939·356th most expensive in California·Visalia rents are up 6.7% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,909/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.7%
Month-over-Month
+1.9%
vs US Median
-$56
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Visalia · $1,909
More expensive than 53% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
58/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 4% below what Visalia's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,909/mo
Expected by trend
$1,991/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,183
1 BR
$1,190
2 BR
$1,560
3 BR
$2,147
4 BR+
$2,480
Research median
$1,560/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
$22,908/yr
At $1,909/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.7% YoY, +1.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Visalia, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 24.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
143,939
Median income
$81,989
Median age
33.9
Renters
38.9%
Age distribution
27.9%
23.9%
24.9%
13.5%
Under 1827.9%
18–3423.9%
35–5424.9%
55–649.8%
65+13.5%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
45.9%
53.1%
White45.9%
Black2.4%
Hispanic53.1%
Asian6.4%
Education (25+)
13%
27.1%
35.8%
24.1%
No HS diploma13%
HS diploma27.1%
Some college35.8%
Bachelor's+24.1%
Housing tenure
61.1%
38.9%
Owner61.1%
Renter38.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Visalia, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,357 → $1,909
up 40.7%
Income
$69,252 → $81,989
up 18.4%
Population
140,109 → 143,939
up 2.7%
Renter share
41.4% → 38.9%
-2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
23% → 24.1%
+1.1 pts
Median age
32.6 → 33.9
+1.3 yrs

Rent in Visalia, CA has increased 40.7% since 2021, going from about $1,357 per month to roughly $1,909 today. Median household income grew from $69,252 to $81,989 between 2021 and 2024, a 18.4% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 22.3 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 140,109 to 143,939 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.7% change. About 38.9% of households rent today, against 41.4% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in Visalia, CA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Visalia rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Visalia, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Visalia is $1,909/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,183/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,560/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,190/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,147/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($81,989/yr), Visalia ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Visalia an affordable city for renters?

Visalia is considered affordable for renters. At $1,909/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($81,989/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Visalia falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Visalia?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,909/mo in Visalia. The local median household income is $81,989/yr, meaning the typical Visalia household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Visalia?

Rent in Visalia has increased 6.7% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Visalia neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Visalia are 93277 ($1,792/mo), 93292 ($2,007/mo), and 93291 ($2,045/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Visalia is $1,909/mo.

How does Visalia rent compare to other cities in California?

Visalia is one of the more affordable cities in California for rent, ranking #356 out of 387 tracked cities at $1,909/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Visalia?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Visalia ($1,909/mo): Reedley ($1,680/mo), Kingsburg ($1,848/mo), Tulare ($1,849/mo).

What percentage of Visalia residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.9% of Visalia households are renters, while 61.1% are owner-occupied. Visalia leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Visalia rent compare to the national average?

Visalia's median rent of $1,909/mo is $56 (3%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #356 out of 387 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,909/mo, rent takes ~28% of Visalia's median household income ($81,989/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Visalia 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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