Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Chula Vista Neighborhood of Chula Vista, CA from $1,300 (41 Rentals)

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Terra Vista
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$2,378 - $5,222
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Terra Vista

1441 Santa Lucia RdChula Vista, CA 91913
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Sunbow Villas
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$2,432 - $5,003
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Sunbow Villas

720-790 Paso de LuzChula Vista, CA 91911
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Rosina Vista
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$2,593 - $7,289
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Rosina Vista

1551 Summerland StChula Vista, CA 91913
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Luminary at Cota Vera
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$2,614 - $4,169
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Luminary at Cota Vera

6000 Luminary DrChula Vista, CA 91913
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Teresina
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$2,716 - $3,849
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Teresina

1250-1251 Santa Cora AveChula Vista, CA 91913
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Tavera
$2,985 - $5,567
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Tavera

1465 Santa Victoria RdChula Vista, CA 91913
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Stirling at Cota Vera
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$3,141 - $4,711
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Stirling at Cota Vera

2045 Paseo BellunoChula Vista, CA 91913
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Contessa at Otay Ranch
$3,150 - $3,250
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Contessa at Otay Ranch

1904-1924 E Palomar StChula Vista, CA 91913
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Salerno
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$4,360 - $7,396
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Salerno

1630 Paseo MontiChula Vista, CA 91913
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Encelia Cota Vera
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Encelia Cota Vera

1910 Encelia CirChula Vista, CA 91913

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Villa Serena
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Serena

1201-1231 Medical Center DrChula Vista, CA 91911
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1221 Gonzales Way
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1221 Gonzales Way

1221 Gonzales WayChula Vista, CA 91910
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Sunrose Apartments
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrose Apartments

1325 Santa Rita EChula Vista, CA 91913
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East Orange Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

East Orange Village

225-245 E Orange AveChula Vista, CA 91911
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Enclave Otay Ranch
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Enclave Otay Ranch

1625 Santa Venetia StChula Vista, CA 91913

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Casoleil
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$2,400 - $6,640
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Casoleil

1100 Dennery RdSan Diego, CA 92154
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Greenfield Village
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$2,404 - $5,659
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Greenfield Village

5540 Ocean Gate LnSan Diego, CA 92154
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RiverEdge Terrace*
$3,220 - $7,532
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RiverEdge Terrace*

4805 Wind Surf WaySan Diego, CA 92154
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East Chula Vista, Chula Vista, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Chula Vista Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Chula Vista area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Harvest Ridge priced from $1,476. Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable East Chula Vista apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harvest Ridge1X160TC1BR,1BA$1,476
Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals!Fully Furnished - Utilities Paid from $20951BR,1BA$1,695
Sunrose Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,2BA$2,000
Pinnacle at Otay RanchShetland1BR,1BA$2,267
Terra VistaBALBOA1BR,1BA$2,378
CasoleilA Bartlett 656 SF1BR,1BA$2,400
The Residences at Cota VeraResidence 21BR,1BA$2,403
Greenfield VillagePinnacle1BR,1BA$2,404
The Club at EnclaveA11BR,1BA$2,405

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Chula Vista, CA

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Chula Vista area is the $1.99 price per square foot Townhome Two 4 x 3.5 Model at Salerno in the in the Rancho del Rey neighborhood starting from $4,572. The second greatest value East Chula Vista apartment is the T3 Model at Enclave Heritage Townhomes starting at $4,929 with a $2.64 price per square foot in the Rancho del Rey neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Chula Vista apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
SalernoTownhome Two 4 x 3.54BR,3.5BA$1.99
Enclave Heritage TownhomesT33BR,3.5BA$2.64
Missions at Sunbow ApartmentsG3BR,2BA$2.61
Angelina TerraceThree Bedroom Towhome3BR,1.5BA$2.62
Contessa at Otay RanchPlan 12BR,3BA$2.75
Terra VistaCORONADO2BR,2BA$2.84
Tavera40b 2x22BR,2BA$3.00
Sunbow VillasD 2x22BR,2BA$2.59
Sunrose Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,2BA$2.47
Harvest Ridge1X160TC1BR,1BA$2.58

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East Chula Vista, Chula Vista, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Chula Vista Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Chula Vista?

The cheapest apartment in East Chula Vista is Harvest Ridge which is listed at $1,476, while the average apartment in East Chula Vista costs $4,572.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 10 regular apartments in East 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 East Chula Vista?

Cheap apartments in East Chula Vista have an average cost of $117 which is $4,455 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Chula Vista.

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