
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chula Vista, CA from $1,747 (68 Rentals)


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Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing

3509 Vista Ln

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Chula Vista, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chula Vista?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chula Vista Studio Apartments | $2,023 | $1,375 | $3,060 |
| Chula Vista 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,569 | $1,420 | $4,654 |
| Chula Vista 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,108 | $1,747 | $8,031 |
| Chula Vista 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,832 | $1,922 | $5,898 |
| Chula Vista 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,989 | $3,820 | $10,000+ |
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Chula Vista, CAPopulation: 271,651
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Best Local Schools in Chula Vista, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chula Vista Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Chula Vista?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chula Vista is under $1,750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chula Vista?
The cheapest apartment in Chula Vista is Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing which is listed at $1,747, while the average apartment in Chula Vista costs $3,344.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chula Vista?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Chula Vista that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Chula Vista?
Cheap apartments in Chula Vista have an average cost of $158 which is $3,186 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chula Vista.
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