1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Vista, CA (195 Rentals)

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Shadowridge Woodbend
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$2,288 - $4,108
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$2,288 - $4,671
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$2,305 - $4,688
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Shadowridge Woodbend

1500 Shadowridge DrVista, CA 92081
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Bella Terra
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$2,144 - $4,851
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$2,144 - $4,834
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$2,161 - $4,851
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Bella Terra

365 Pomelo DrVista, CA 92081
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Softwind Point
$2,197 - $3,856
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$1,936 - $3,865
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$1,953 - $3,882
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Softwind Point

881 Soft Wind RdVista, CA 92081
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Preserve at Melrose
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$2,530 - $2,935
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$2,526 - $4,628
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$2,530 - $4,632
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Preserve at Melrose

1401 N Melrose DrVista, CA 92083
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Sunset Cliffs Apartments
$2,469 - $3,433
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$2,439 - $4,498
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$30
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$2,469 - $4,528
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Sunset Cliffs Apartments

180 Terrace DrVista, CA 92084
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Avalon Vista
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$2,810 - $3,120
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$2,731 - $3,391
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$2,810 - $3,470
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Avalon Vista

701-465 S Breeze Hill RdVista, CA 92081
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Taylor Brooke
$2,106 - $2,330
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$2,076 - $2,503
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$2,106 - $2,533
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Taylor Brooke

911 Taylor StVista, CA 92084
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Vista Glen Apartments
$2,100
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$1,948 - $2,843
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$152
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$2,100 - $2,995
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Vista Glen Apartments

714 Franklin LnVista, CA 92084
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238 Goetting Way
$975
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238 Goetting Way

238 Goetting WayVista, CA 92083
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Villa Margarita
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Villa Margarita

1424 Bonair RdVista, CA 92084
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202 Goetting Way
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202 Goetting Way

202 Goetting WayVista, CA 92083
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Vista, CA Local Guide

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Largest Available Vista 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Vista, CA is found at Creekside Apartments in the Lake neighborhood and is 882 square feet priced from $2,595. Palomar Station in the Grand Estates neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 829 square feet and currently listed start at $2,406. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Vista:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Creekside Apartments1X1 G - 1X1 G882 Sq Ft$2,595
Palomar StationOne Bedroom - 6829 Sq Ft$2,406
Preserve at MelroseA2 1 Bedroom Renovated816 Sq Ft$2,740
Carlsbad View ApartmentsOne Bedroom815 Sq Ft$2,245
Avalon VistaA4-806sq810 Sq Ft$3,003
PerseaA1807 Sq Ft$2,649
Shadowridge Woodbend11A - Renovated800 Sq Ft$2,300
Serra 9hundred1+1C774 Sq Ft$2,425
Foothill Courtyards1 bedroom 1 bath767 Sq Ft$2,009
Elan Pointe VistaAspire750 Sq Ft$2,145

Cheapest Available Vista 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of February 19, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Vista, CA is the 1BR/1BA Model starting from $1,650 at Vale Terrace Apartments in the Oak Drive Villas neighborhood. The second most affordable Vista 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom One Bath Model at Altura Villas - 55+ Senior Apartments starting at $1,650 in the Guajome neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Vista is currently $2,404. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Vista:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Vale Terrace Apartments1BR/1BA$1,650
Altura Villas - 55+ Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath$1,650
Sunset TrailsOne Bedroom$1,800
Newport Gardens Apartments, Vista1/1$1,895
Sycamore Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath$1,925
Briarcrest Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath Model$1,980
Suncrest Ridge1x1$1,999
Plymouth Heights ApartmentsUpper One Bedroom$2,000
Foothill Courtyards1 bedroom 1 bath$2,009
Ascot Village1BR/1.0BA$2,013

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Vista Overview

Snugly located in the Southern California hub of San Diego County, Vista is a charming city of 100,000 souls. Just a few short miles from the scenic coastline of the Pacific Ocean, this working-class locale makes a perfect place to call home for a variety of lifestyles.

Why live in Vista, CA?

The local school district is a major employer in the city and consistently makes the grade, making Vista apartments an ideally spot for anyone pursuing a teaching career or raising a family. Beach life goes hand-in-hand with Vista as well, with the Pacific Ocean just a mere seven miles away from a wide swath of California apartments for rent, and the city's winning mix of eateries, public parkland and retail shopping options makes it a fantastic option for anyone eager to discover all that the West Coast has to offer.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Vista Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Vista with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Vista is at Vale Terrace Apartments listed at $1,650.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Vista Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Vista is $2,404.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Vista Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Vista is a 882 square feet unit starting from $2,595 at Creekside Apartments.

What is the average size for Vista 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Vista is currently 819 sq ft.

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