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Robinwood Plaza
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Robinwood Plaza

5225 Robinwood RdBonita, CA 91902
property at 1223 Helix St

$950

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

1223 Helix St

Spring ValleyCA91977
property at 740 Edgewater Dr

$1,050

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$1,050

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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740 Edgewater Dr

Chula VistaCA91913

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property at 5527 Bolivar St

$1,695

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5527 Bolivar St

San DiegoCA92139
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$1,714 - $2,454
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6670 Doriana StSan Diego, CA 92139
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property at 445 Park Way

$1,800

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445 Park Way, Unit 445 Parkway #B

445 Park Way
Chula VistaCA91910

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Point Bonita
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$1,968 - $3,216
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Point Bonita

250 Bonita Glen DrChula Vista, CA 91910
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SPRING VALLEY APARTMENTS
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SPRING VALLEY APARTMENTS

8885 Orville StSpring Valley, CA 91977
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Megan Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Megan Court Apartments

340 Moss StChula Vista, CA 91911
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Casa De Roca
1 Bedroom Apartments

Casa De Roca

483-487 F StChula Vista, CA 91910
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Vista del Sol
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vista del Sol

1401-1543 Q AveNational City, CA 91950
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Cheapest Available Bonita Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bonita, CA is a Studio unit found at SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS in the Paradise Hills neighborhood priced from $1,575. Palm Shadows Apartments in the Northwest Chula Vista Area neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,690. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bonita apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SOUTHERN HIGHLANDSStudio D1Studio,1BA$1,575
Palm Shadows ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,690
Windsor Heights1-Bed/1-Bath1BR,1BA$1,700
2137-2145 E 16th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,700
The Glorias ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,700
View ApartmentsDesign 1A1BR,1BA$1,714
Spring VillasTwo Bedroom, One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,728
Centre Towers Apartments1-Bed/1-Bath1BR,1BA$1,745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bonita, CA

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bonita area is the $2.54 price per square foot Plan 2A Model at Bonita Cedars in the in the Bay Terraces neighborhood starting from $2,597. The second greatest value Bonita apartment is the 3 BR, 1.5 BA Model at Meadowbrook starting at $2,352 with a $2.31 price per square foot in the Bay Terraces neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bonita apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bonita CedarsPlan 2A2BR,2BA$2.54
Meadowbrook3 BR, 1.5 BA3BR,1.5BA$2.31
Palm Villas ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.52
340 5th Ave2/22BR,2BA$2.63
Shannon Arms III Apartments2 bed & 22BR,2BA$2.37
Park Bonita2 Bed 2 Bath A2BR,2BA$2.25
Chula Vista TerraceOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.53
The Glorias ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.27
Country Club Village Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.67
Windsor Heights1-Bed/1-Bath1BR,1BA$2.62

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bonita Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Bonita?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Bonita is at SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS listed at $1,575.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bonita Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bonita Apartment is $1,690 at Palm Shadows Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bonita Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bonita is starting from $1,728 at Spring Villas.

What is the most affordable Bonita Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Bonita Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Meadowbrook and starts from $2,352.

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