1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chula Vista, CA (621 Rentals)

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Luminary at Cota Vera
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$2,605 - $3,100
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$2,605 - $4,150
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$19
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$2,624 - $4,169
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Luminary at Cota Vera

6000 Luminary DrChula Vista, CA 91913
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Artisan at the Village of Escaya
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$2,555 - $3,310
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$2,555 - $4,110
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$9
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$2,564 - $4,119
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Artisan at the Village of Escaya

1151 Encanto LoopChula Vista, CA 91913
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Stirling at Cota Vera
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$3,095 - $3,596
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$3,095 - $4,550
Required Monthly Fees
$46
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$3,141 - $4,596
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Stirling at Cota Vera

2045 Paseo BellunoChula Vista, CA 91913
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VAYA on Axia
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$2,475 - $3,400
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$2,376 - $4,876
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$99
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$2,475 - $4,975
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VAYA on Axia

1910 Axia WayChula Vista, CA 91915
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Azul Chula Vista
Rent Specials
$2,322
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$2,322 - $2,904
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$8
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$2,330 - $2,912
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 7

Azul Chula Vista

310 K StChula Vista, CA 91911
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Rivue
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$2,309 - $2,680
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$2,309 - $9,272
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$17
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$2,326 - $9,289
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Rivue

1902 Millenia AveChula Vista, CA 91915
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Boardwalk at Millenia
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$2,553 - $2,803
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$2,508 - $4,586
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$31
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$2,539 - $4,617
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Boardwalk at Millenia

1660 Metro AveChula Vista, CA 91915
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Sereno
Rent Specials
$2,695
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$2,695 - $3,825
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$5
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$2,700 - $3,830
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 7

Sereno

930 Third AveChula Vista, CA 91911
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Rosina Vista
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$2,635 - $4,366
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$2,635 - $6,407
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$17
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$2,652 - $6,424
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Rosina Vista

1551 Summerland StChula Vista, CA 91913
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The Residences at Cota Vera
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$2,325 - $3,136
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$2,239 - $3,728
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$12
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$2,251 - $3,740
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The Residences at Cota Vera

1575 Camino AltezzaChula Vista, CA 91913
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Teresina
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$2,608 - $3,056
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$2,608 - $3,665
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$18
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$2,626 - $3,683
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Teresina

1250-1251 Santa Cora AveChula Vista, CA 91913
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Tavera
$2,405 - $3,940
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$2,405 - $6,322
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$17
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$2,422 - $6,339
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Tavera

1465 Santa Victoria RdChula Vista, CA 91913
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Missions at Sunbow Apartments
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$2,199 - $4,514
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$2,199 - $6,075
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$18
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$2,217 - $6,093
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Missions at Sunbow Apartments

825 E Palomar StChula Vista, CA 91911
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Point Bonita
$2,155 - $2,507
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$1,884 - $3,018
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$8
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$1,892 - $3,026
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Point Bonita

250 Bonita Glen DrChula Vista, CA 91910
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Terra Vista
$2,507 - $4,709
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$2,507 - $5,547
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$17
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$2,524 - $5,564
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Terra Vista

1441 Santa Lucia RdChula Vista, CA 91913
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Sunbow Villas
$2,455 - $4,629
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$2,455 - $4,612
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$17
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$2,472 - $4,629
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Sunbow Villas

720-790 Paso de LuzChula Vista, CA 91911
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Chula Vista 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: February 23, 2026

There are currently 85 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Chula Vista, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $1,650 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 Vista85$2,237$1,650

Largest Available Chula Vista 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chula Vista, CA is found at The Residences at Escaya in the Otay Ranch neighborhood and is 1,080 square feet priced from $3,263. The Club at Enclave in the Rancho del Rey neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,008 square feet and currently listed start at $2,918. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Chula Vista:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Residences at EscayaResidence 41,080 Sq Ft$3,263
The Club at EnclaveA31,008 Sq Ft$2,918
RiverEdge Terrace*Residence One996 Sq Ft$2,845
Urbana Chula Vista ApartmentsA7978 Sq Ft$2,990
Parco3-Bedroom 1.5-Bathroom Traditional Suite936 Sq Ft$3,260
The Residences at Cota VeraResidence 5925 Sq Ft$3,002
Stirling at Cota Vera1 Bedroom Townhome + Den903 Sq Ft$3,141
Palm Shadows ApartmentsOne Bedroom900 Sq Ft$1,700
Enclave Otay RanchA3889 Sq Ft$2,802
RivueA3753 Sq Ft$2,517

Cheapest Available Chula Vista 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of February 23, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chula Vista, CA is the 3501 -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 1-bed/1-bath - classic Model at Bay Breeze Apartments starting at $1,625 in the Northwest Chula Vista Area neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Chula Vista is currently $2,593. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Chula Vista:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing3501 -1-Bed/1-Bath - 50% AMI$1,464
Bay Breeze Apartments1-bed/1-bath - classic$1,625
Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals!Fully Furnished - Utilities Paid from $2095$1,695
Palm Shadows ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,700
Windsor Heights1-Bed/1-Bath$1,700
The Glorias ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,700
Essex Manor Apartments1-Bed/1-Bath$1,700
Bayview Tower Condominiums1-1 - Unfurnished$1,734
Costa FinaFina1b1b$1,745
Imperial Beach Palms1X1RC$1,749

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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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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 $2,593.

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 1,080 square feet unit starting from $3,263 at The Residences at Escaya.

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 715 sq ft.

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