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Chula Vista 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 08, 2025

There are currently 81 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Chula Vista, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $1,695 to $3,596. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Chula Vista with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Downtown Chula Vista81$2,231$1,695

Largest Available Chula Vista 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chula Vista, CA is found at The Avalyn in the Otay Ranch neighborhood and is 1,022 square feet priced from $2,937. Urbana Chula Vista Luxury Apartments in the Northwest Chula Vista Area neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 978 square feet and currently listed start at $3,199. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Chula Vista:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The AvalynA2-M1,022 Sq Ft$2,937
Urbana Chula Vista Luxury ApartmentsA7978 Sq Ft$3,199
RiverEdge Terrace*Residence One966 Sq Ft$2,808
The Residences at Cota VeraResidence 5925 Sq Ft$3,195
Stirling at Cota Vera1 Bedroom Townhome + Den903 Sq Ft$3,245
Enclave Otay RanchA3889 Sq Ft$2,849
Pinnacle at Otay RanchEquestrian871 Sq Ft$2,547
Terra VistaBALBOA854 Sq Ft$2,271
RivueA3753 Sq Ft$2,538
The KimballOne Bedroom580 Sq Ft$2,450

Cheapest Available Chula Vista 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 08, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chula Vista, CA is the 1-Bed/1-Bath - 50% AMI Model starting from $1,464 at Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing in the Ocean Crest neighborhood. The second most affordable Chula Vista 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Furnished Model at Woodlawn West Apartments starting at $1,695 in the Interstate 5 Corridor District neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Chula Vista is currently $2,629. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Chula Vista:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing1-Bed/1-Bath - 50% AMI$1,464
Woodlawn West ApartmentsOne Bedroom Furnished$1,695
Bayview Tower Condominiums1-1 - Unfurnished$1,734
Meadows Of Chula Vista - Senior Apartments1 bed/1 bath$1,795
Vista Hermosa Apartments - All Utilities Incl1 Bed 1 Bath$1,795
835-859 13th Street1BR/1.0BA$1,800
Burkhart ApartmentsOne Bedrooms$1,800
Palm Shadows ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,800
Comfortable, Modern Living475-07, 475-08, 475-09, 475-10, 477-06, 477-07,...$1,845
Casa Solcs1bd1ba$1,850

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Chula Vista Overview

"The city of Chula Vista, California, is a in scenic area in the southernmost part of the state along the Pacific coast. Chula Vista (meaning ""beautiful view"") boasts scenic bay areas and coastal mountains. It is 7 miles from downtown San Diego and 7 miles north of the Mexican border. "

Why live in Chula Vista, CA?

With a comfortable climate, a range of geographic features, opportunities for cultural enrichment, convenience to interstates, schools and vacation areas, Chula Vista makes for a very livable city. Chula Vista apartments exist in several areas close to shopping, restaurants and parks. We are confident that you will find a suitable apartment in Chula Vista!

Chula Vista, CA
Population: 271,651

Ranked #76

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Chula Vista, CA

Ranked #102

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Chula Vista, CA

Walk Score®

70 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

40 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Chula Vista Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Chula Vista with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Chula Vista is at Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing listed at $1,464.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Chula Vista Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Chula Vista is $2,629.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Chula Vista Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chula Vista is a 1,022 square feet unit starting from $2,937 at The Avalyn.

What is the average size for Chula Vista 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Chula Vista is currently 675 sq ft.

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