Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bayfront Neighborhood of Chula Vista, CA from $1,300 (18 Rentals)

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542 D St Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

542 D St Apartments

542 D StChula Vista, CA 91910
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Sea Vale Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sea Vale Villas

24 Woodlawn AveChula Vista, CA 91910
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Bay Pointe Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bay Pointe Apartments

30 Woodlawn AveChula Vista, CA 91910
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Bay Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bay Village

540 C StChula Vista, CA 91910
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Paloma Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Paloma Apartments

585 E StChula Vista, CA 91910
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Casa Urbana
1 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Urbana

551-581 McIntosh StChula Vista, CA 91910
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529-531 E St
1 Bedroom Apartments

529-531 E St

529-531 E StChula Vista, CA 91910
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Casa Victoria
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Victoria

667 F StChula Vista, CA 91910

Bayfront, Chula Vista, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bayfront Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bayfront area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at The Glorias Apartments priced from $1,575. Woodlawn Gardens Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here are the most affordable Bayfront apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Glorias ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,575
Woodlawn Gardens ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,600
Woodlawn West ApartmentsOne Bedroom Furnished1BR,1BA$1,695
Palm Shadows ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
Casa VictoriaCV1bd1ba1BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bayfront, CA

As of June 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bayfront area is the $2.97 price per square foot Two Bedroom, Two Bath Model at The Broadway in the in the Northwest Chula Vista Area neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Bayfront apartment is the Allure Model at Elan Casa Mar starting at $2,495 with a $2.77 price per square foot in the Northwest Chula Vista Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bayfront apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The BroadwayTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.97
Elan Casa MarAllure2BR,2BA$2.77
Mariners Landing2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.22
Vistan ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$2.78
The Glorias ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.10
Sierra Park Apartments1/11BR,1BA$2.70
Backhouse Apartments1x1 A1-21BR,1BA$3.35
Windsong ApartmentsSeabreeze1BR,1BA$3.32
Casa VictoriaCV1bd1ba1BR,1BA$2.92
Woodlawn West ApartmentsOne Bedroom Furnished1BR,1BA$3.08

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bayfront, Chula Vista, CA

Ranked #10

Among neighborhoods in Chula Vista, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Bayfront, Chula Vista, and the greater San Diego area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Bayfront Neighborhood in Chula Vista, CA

Walk Score®

48 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

48 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bayfront Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Bayfront?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bayfront is under $2,205.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bayfront?

The cheapest apartment in Bayfront is Woodlawn West Apartments which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in Bayfront costs $3,395.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bayfront?

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 Bayfront 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 Bayfront?

Cheap apartments in Bayfront have an average cost of $413 which is $2,982 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bayfront.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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