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Vista, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Vista Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Vista, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Vale Terrace Apartments in the Oak Drive Villas neighborhood priced from $1,650. Altura Villas - 55+ Senior Apartments in the Guajome neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Vista apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vale Terrace Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,650
Altura Villas - 55+ Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,650
Vista Del MarUpstairs StudioStudio,1BA$1,695
La SabilaStudioStudio,1BA$1,737
Vista SunPlan EStudio,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Vista, CA

As of September 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Vista area is the $2.18 price per square foot The Verona Model at Piazza D'Oro in the in the Mira Costa neighborhood starting from $3,723. The second greatest value Vista apartment is the A Model at Santa Fe Townhomes starting at $3,395 with a $2.02 price per square foot in the Grand Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Vista apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Piazza D'OroThe Verona3BR,3.5BA$2.18
Santa Fe TownhomesA2BR,2.5BA$2.02
Foothill Courtyards3 bedroom 2 bath3BR,2BA$2.40
Spacious & Sunny 1, 2, and 3-bedroom Apartments3+23BR,2BA$2.39
Ridgepoint ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath master2BR,2BA$2.35
Grande Vista Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.40
Parkstone Vista2 BEDROOM2BR,2BA$2.59
Newport Gardens Apartments, Vista2/2 Up2BR,2BA$2.69
Vista Flores Apartments2B 1B L2BR,1BA$2.62
Vale Terrace Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.36

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Vista, CA

Ranked #126

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Vista

What type of rentals are currently available in Vista?

There are currently 428 Apartments for Rent in Vista, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,650 to $7,967. There are also 132 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Vista ranging from $1,750 to $12,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Vista?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Vista ranges from $1,750 to $12,995 with an average monthly rent of $4,014.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Vista?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Vista range from $2,695 to $7,967, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,995 to $7,959. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,500.

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