Vista, CA Rent History

126 months of data, 2016–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$2,726
1-year change
+1.2%
$33/mo
5-year change
+22.5%
$500/mo
10-year change
+70.9%
$1,131/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Vista

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$1,540/mo—0.0%
2017$1,665/mo+8.1%+8.1%
2018$1,744/mo+4.7%+13.2%
2019$1,785/mo+2.4%+15.9%
2020$1,878/mo+5.2%+21.9%
2021$2,018/mo+7.5%+31.0%
2022$2,479/mo+22.8%+61.0%
2023$2,547/mo+2.7%+65.4%
2024$2,625/mo+3.1%+70.5%
2025$2,666/mo+1.6%+73.1%
2026$2,705/mo+1.5%+75.6%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Vista changed since 2016?

Median rent in Vista, CA was $1,540 in 2016-04 and is $2,726 as of 2026-09 — a change of $1,186 per month over 10 years.

How much has Vista rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Vista, CA has changed +22.5% ($500 per month). The current median is $2,726.

What has rent in Vista done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Vista, CA has changed +70.9% ($1,131 per month). It is now $2,726.

Is rent in Vista going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Vista, CA has increased +1.2% ($33/mo). Current median: $2,726.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.