
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Chula Vista Neighborhood of Chula Vista, CA from $1,300 (41 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Chula Vista area of Chula Vista.


11 Woodlark Ct

Angelina Terrace

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1087 Monserate Ave

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Missions at Sunbow Apartments

Pinnacle at Otay Ranch

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Terra Vista

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The Residences at Cota Vera
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The Club at Enclave

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Sunbow Villas

Canyon Villa

Elan Sevilla

Stone Creek

Enclave Heritage Flats

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Rosina Vista

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Luminary at Cota Vera
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Artisan at the Village of Escaya

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Teresina

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Tavera

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Stirling at Cota Vera

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Contessa at Otay Ranch

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Salerno

Enclave Heritage Townhomes

Encelia Cota Vera
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Villa Serena

Telegraph Canyon Apartments

1221 Gonzales Way

Sunrose Apartments

East Orange Village

Camden Sierra at Otay Ranch

Enclave Otay Ranch

The Residences at Escaya
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1512 Concord Way

812 Mateo St

987 Camino Levante

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521 Island Breeze Ln, Unit Fully furnished studio wi, Unit Fully furnished studio wi

Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals!

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Casoleil

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Greenfield Village

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The Landing at Ocean View Hills
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East Chula Vista, Chula Vista, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Chula Vista?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Chula Vista Studio Apartments | $2,200 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| East Chula Vista 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,849 | $1,476 | $3,516 |
| East Chula Vista 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,272 | $1,970 | $4,169 |
| East Chula Vista 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,152 | $2,956 | $7,166 |
| East Chula Vista 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,498 | $4,205 | $4,572 |
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There are currently 41 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Chula Vista Neighborhood of Chula Vista, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest Ridge | 1X160TC | 1BR,1BA | $1,476 |
| Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals! | Fully Furnished - Utilities Paid from $2095 | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| Sunrose Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,000 |
| Pinnacle at Otay Ranch | Shetland | 1BR,1BA | $2,267 |
| Terra Vista | BALBOA | 1BR,1BA | $2,378 |
| Casoleil | A Bartlett 656 SF | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
| The Residences at Cota Vera | Residence 2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,403 |
| Greenfield Village | Pinnacle | 1BR,1BA | $2,404 |
| The Club at Enclave | A1 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salerno | Townhome Two 4 x 3.5 | 4BR,3.5BA | $1.99 |
| Enclave Heritage Townhomes | T3 | 3BR,3.5BA | $2.64 |
| Missions at Sunbow Apartments | G | 3BR,2BA | $2.61 |
| Angelina Terrace | Three Bedroom Towhome | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.62 |
| Contessa at Otay Ranch | Plan 1 | 2BR,3BA | $2.75 |
| Terra Vista | CORONADO | 2BR,2BA | $2.84 |
| Tavera | 40b 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.00 |
| Sunbow Villas | D 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.59 |
| Sunrose Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.47 |
| Harvest Ridge | 1X160TC | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Chula Vista, Chula Vista, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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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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