NV Lofts
1559 N Santa Fe Ave,
Vista, CA 92084
Studio - 2 Beds | $1,995 - $3,170
$2,190/month
Average Rent
725 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.5%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2025, the average rent in Vista, CA is $2,190 per month. This is 41% higher than the national average rent price of $1,558/month, making Vista one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Vista, you can expect to pay about $1,856 per month for a studio, $2,190 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,479 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,000 or more.
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.5%, which averages out to $12 more per month.
Because the average rent in Vista is $2,190, you’ll want to make about $7,300 per month or $87,600 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
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* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.