Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Chula Vista Neighborhood of Chula Vista, CA from $1,050 (74 Rentals)

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property at 165 Minot Ave
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400
Total Monthly Price$1,400
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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165 Minot Ave

Chula VistaCA91910
property at 521 Fourth Ave
$1,560

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Base Rent$1,560
Total Monthly Price$1,560
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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521 Fourth Ave

Chula VistaCA91910

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Point Bonita
$1,947 - $3,153

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Base Rent$1,947 - $3,153
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Point Bonita

250 Bonita Glen DrChula Vista, CA 91910
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Sierra Park Apartments
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$2,000 - $2,950

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Base Rent$2,000 - $2,950
Total Monthly Price$2,000 - $2,950
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Sierra Park Apartments

879 Colorado AveChula Vista, CA 91911
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Megan Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Megan Court Apartments

340 Moss StChula Vista, CA 91911
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Casa De Roca
1 Bedroom Apartments

Casa De Roca

483-487 F StChula Vista, CA 91910
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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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Sund Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sund Apartments

1145 4th AveChula Vista, CA 91911
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Paloma Apartments
1 to 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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d0001
1 Bedroom Apartments

d0001

591 D StChula Vista, CA 91910
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Park Fifth Avenue
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Fifth Avenue

364 5th AveChula Vista, CA 91910
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245 Church Ave
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245 Church Ave

245 Church AveChula Vista, CA 91910
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411 Park Way
1 Bedroom Apartments

411 Park Way

411-415 Park WayChula Vista, CA 91910
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Canterbury Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Canterbury Court

336 C StChula Vista, CA 91910
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Moss Gardens Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Moss Gardens Apartments

521-535 W Moss StChula Vista, CA 91911
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Downtown Chula Vista, Chula Vista, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Chula Vista Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Chula Vista area of Chula Vista, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Palm Shadows Apartments priced from $1,690. The Glorias Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here are the most affordable Downtown Chula Vista apartments for rent in Chula Vista, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palm Shadows ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,690
The Glorias ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,700
d00011BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,700
245 Church Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,775
411 Park Way1 Bedroom 1 Bath with Private Balcony1BR,1BA$1,795
Woodlawn West - 30 Day Rentals!One Bedroom Furnished1BR,1BA$1,795
Vista HermosaStudioStudio,1BA$1,825
264GST1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,825
Villa Napoli ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,850
462 Davidson St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Chula Vista, CA

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Chula Vista area is the $2.52 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Palm Villas Apartments in the in the South Third Avenue District neighborhood starting from $2,390. The second greatest value Downtown Chula Vista apartment is the 2/2 Model at Sierra Park Apartments starting at $2,500 with a $2.66 price per square foot in the South Broadway District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Chula Vista apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Palm Villas ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.52
Sierra Park Apartments2/22BR,2BA$2.66
Parkway Plaza Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.59
Elan Casa MarAllure2BR,2BA$2.83
278 Ash Ave, Unit 280.5278 Ash Ave2BR,1BA$2.86
Chula Vista TerraceOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.53
The Glorias ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.27
Country Club Village Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.67
Villa Napoli ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$2.67
d00011BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.83

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Chula Vista Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Chula Vista?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Chula Vista is at 245 Church Ave listed at $1,775.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Chula Vista Apartment is $1,690 at Palm Shadows Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Chula Vista is starting from $2,325 at Vista Point Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downtown Chula Vista Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Chula Vista Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sereno and starts from $3,281.

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