Visalia is a Central California city situated in the heart of Californias agricultural San Joaquin Valley, approximately 230 miles southeast of San Francisco and 190 miles north of Los Angeles. As of 2007, the city is estimated to have a population of 117,774 people and a metropolitan area of 429,006. Settled in 1852, it is the oldest permanent inland settlement between Stockton, CA and Los Angeles. Visalia apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Visalia apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.