Cheap Gated Apartments for Rent in Chula Vista, CA from $1,100 (45 Rentals)

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Palmera
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$2,032 - $2,848

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Base Rent$2,032 - $2,848
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Palmera

1225 BroadwayChula Vista, CA 91911
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property at 110 N 2nd Ave
$2,200

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Base Rent$2,200
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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110 N 2nd Ave, Unit 55

110 N 2nd Ave
Chula VistaCA91910
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property at 695 Sea Vale St
$2,200

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695 Sea Vale St, Unit 102

695 Sea Vale St
Chula VistaCA91910
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278 Ash Ave, Unit 280.5
$2,300

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Total Monthly Price$2,300
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

278 Ash Ave, Unit 280.5

278 Ash AveChula Vista, CA 91910
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property at 857 16th St
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700
Total Monthly Price$1,700
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 15
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857 16th St

San DiegoCA92154
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property at 589 11th St
$2,100

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Base Rent$2,100
Total Monthly Price$2,100
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Nov 14
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589 11th St, Unit 23

589 11th St
Imperial BeachCA91932
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property at 2330 Grove Ave
$2,100 - $2,145
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2330 Grove Ave

San DiegoCA92154
property at 320 J Ave
$2,200

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320 J Ave, Unit 92

320 J Ave
National CityCA91950
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Ironwood
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$2,262 - $3,343

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Ironwood

2240 Ironwood CirSan Diego, CA 92154
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Chula Vista, CA
Population: 271,651

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chula Vista Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Chula Vista?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Chula Vista is at Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing listed at $1,455.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chula Vista Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chula Vista Apartment is $1,550 at Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Chula Vista is starting from $1,645 at Sunrose Apartments.

What is the most affordable Chula Vista Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Chula Vista Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing and starts from $2,034.

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