Vallejo, CA Rental Market Trends
Last updated: May 16, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Vallejo is $2,080, a 2.42% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,132.
One-bedroom apartments provide 689 square feet for $1,832, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-beedroom units at $2,182 offer 939 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,337 sq ft) for $2,978, suitable for larger households.
Average rent in Vallejo, CA
Last updated: May 16, 2026
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $2,080 | 859 sq. ft. |
| Studio | n/a | n/a |
| 1 Bed | $1,832 | 689 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $2,182 | 939 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | $2,978 | 1,337 sq. ft. |
Vallejo, CA rent trends
Rental prices in Vallejo, CA have decreased by 2.42% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,132 to $2,080.
What's the typical rent budget in Vallejo, CA?
The largest share of rentals in Vallejo, CA (48%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.
Do most people rent or own in Vallejo, CA?
19,089 or 43% of the households in Vallejo, CA are renter-occupied while 25,709 or 57% are owner-occupied.
Most affordable neighborhoods in Vallejo?
Suisun City $2,033/month
Fairfield $2,192/month
Vacaville $2,343/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,080/month.Average Rent in Vallejo, CA By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Benicia | $2,349 |
| Vacaville | $2,343 |
| Fairfield | $2,192 |
| Suisun City | $2,033 |
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Vallejo | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Benicia is 7% higher than in Fairfield
$2,349
Benicia rent is 13% higher than Vallejo average
Average Rent
$2,349
$2,192
Fairfield rent is 5% higher than Vallejo average
Average Rent
$2,192
How Vallejo Compares to Other Cities
| City | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Vallejo | $2,080 |
| Los Angeles | $2,749 |
| San Francisco | $3,826 |
| East Bay | $2,704 |
| San Diego | $2,968 |
| Sacramento | $1,899 |
| San Jose | $3,193 |
| Oakland | $2,621 |
| Tulare | $1,687 |
| Sunnyvale | $3,499 |
| Mountain View | $3,825 |
| Berkeley | $3,403 |
| Walnut Creek, CA | $2,708 |
| Fairfield, CA | $2,192 |
| Vacaville, CA | $2,343 |
| Novato, CA | $2,735 |
| Pittsburg, CA | $2,243 |
| San Rafael, CA | $2,925 |
| Concord, CA | $2,388 |
| Napa, CA | $2,629 |
| Martinez, CA | $2,317 |
Where this data comes from
The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.
Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Vallejo apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.
Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.