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ZIP 92083

Part of Vista, CA
Pop. 38,375·San Diego County·547th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,640/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.2%
Month-over-Month
-0.9%
vs US Median
+$678
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 92083 · $2,640
More expensive than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$2,240
1 BR
$2,410
2 BR
$2,940
3 BR
$3,920
4 BR+
$4,750
Research median
$2,940/mo

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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$31,680/yr
At $2,640/mo median
Location
CityVista
StateCA
CountySan Diego County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.2% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.2% YoY, -0.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92083 (Vista, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, 21.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,375
Median income
$86,974
Median age
34.7
Renters
50.3%
Age distribution
23.9%
26.6%
27.3%
Under 1823.9%
18–3426.6%
35–5427.3%
55–6411.2%
65+11%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
32.1%
62.4%
White32.1%
Black2.3%
Hispanic62.4%
Asian5.1%
Education (25+)
24.9%
25.1%
28.9%
21.2%
No HS diploma24.9%
HS diploma25.1%
Some college28.9%
Bachelor's+21.2%
Housing tenure
49.7%
50.3%
Owner49.7%
Renter50.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92083 in Vista, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,943 → $2,640
up 35.9%
Income
$73,204 → $86,974
up 18.8%
Population
38,875 → 38,375
down 1.3%
Renter share
52.3% → 50.3%
-2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
18.5% → 21.2%
+2.7 pts
Median age
33.1 → 34.7
+1.6 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 92083 in Vista, CA stood at $1,943 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,640, reflecting a 35.9% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $73,204 to $86,974 across the same window, up 18.8% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 1.3% since 2021, moving from about 38,875 residents to roughly 38,375. Renters now make up 50.3% of households, compared with 52.3% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 21.2% of adults here, versus 18.5% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 92083 in Vista, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 92083 covers Vista, CA. The median rent here is $2,640/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,410/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,940/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($86,974/yr), ZIP 92083 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92083?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92083 (Vista, CA) is $2,640. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92083 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92083's median rent of $2,640/mo is $678 (35%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 92083 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92083 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #547 out of 897 ZIPs at $2,640/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92083?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $106,000/year (~$51/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,640/mo in ZIP 92083. The local median household income is $86,974/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92083?

Rent in ZIP 92083 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.2% change year over year as of August 17, 2026.

Is ZIP 92083 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92083 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,640/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($86,974/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92083 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 92083 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 50.3% of ZIP 92083 households are renters, while 49.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 92083 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 92083 compare to the rest of Vista?

ZIP 92083 is more affordable than Vista overall. At $2,640/mo, it's $68 below the Vista citywide median of $2,708/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92083 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92083 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $2,640/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 92083's median household income ($86,974/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92083 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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