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property at 740 Edgewater Dr

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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740 Edgewater Dr

Chula VistaCA91913

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property at 4809 Birchbark Ln

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4809 Birchbark Ln

BonitaCA91902
property at 5527 Bolivar St

$1,795

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$1,795

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5527 Bolivar St

San DiegoCA92139
property at 840 Grand Ave

$1,795 - $1,950

2 Bedroom Rentals

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840 Grand Ave

Spring ValleyCA91977

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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
The Glorias ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,700
View ApartmentsDesign 1A1BR,1BA$1,711

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bonita, CA

As of June 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bonita area is the $2.13 price per square foot 2B Model at Camelot Apartments in the in the South Third Avenue District neighborhood starting from $2,450. 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.
Camelot Apartments2B2BR,2BA$2.13
Meadowbrook3 BR, 1.5 BA3BR,1.5BA$2.31
Chula Vista TerraceTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.10
Palm Villas ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.52
Bonita Heights Apartments2 Bedroom Remodeled2BR,1BA$2.59
Shannon Arms III Apartments2 bed & 22BR,2BA$2.37
The Glorias ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.27
Country Club Village Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.67
Windsor Heights1-Bed/1-Bath1BR,1BA$2.62
Spring VillasTwo Bedroom, One Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.70

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bonita

What type of rentals are currently available in Bonita?

There are currently 595 Apartments for Rent in Bonita, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,575 to $18,114. There are also 92 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bonita ranging from $1,050 to $8,900.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Bonita ranges from $1,050 to $8,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,648.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Bonita range from $2,352 to $10,596, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,000 to $6,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,264 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,579.

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