Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Chula Vista Neighborhood of Chula Vista, CA from $1,335 (35 Rentals)

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Sunbow Villas
$2,082 - $6,078
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Sunbow Villas

720-790 Paso de LuzChula Vista, CA 91911
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Angelina Terrace
$2,199 - $3,303
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Angelina Terrace

181 E Orange AveChula Vista, CA 91911
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Teresina
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$2,379 - $3,938
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$2,379 - $3,938

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Teresina

1250-1251 Santa Cora AveChula Vista, CA 91913
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Tavera
$2,410 - $6,330
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Tavera

1465 Santa Victoria RdChula Vista, CA 91913
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Terra Vista
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$2,609 - $8,161
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Terra Vista

1441 Santa Lucia RdChula Vista, CA 91913
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Rosina Vista
$2,710 - $7,554
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Rosina Vista

1551 Summerland StChula Vista, CA 91913
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Luminary at Cota Vera
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$2,734 - $4,014
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Luminary at Cota Vera

6000 Luminary DrChula Vista, CA 91913
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Stirling at Cota Vera
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$3,011 - $4,641
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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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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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Sunrose Apartments
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrose Apartments

1325 Santa Rita EChula Vista, CA 91913
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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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$2,418 - $7,349
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Casoleil

1100 Dennery RdSan Diego, CA 92154
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RiverEdge Terrace*
$2,871 - $8,672
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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 Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals! priced from $1,695. Sierra at Otay Ranch Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,227. Here are the most affordable East Chula Vista apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals!Fully Furnished - Utilities Paid from $20951BR,1BA$1,695
Sierra at Otay Ranch ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2,227
Sunrose Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,2BA$2,241
Missions at Sunbow ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$2,358
Pinnacle at Otay RanchEquestrian1BR,1BA$2,397
CasoleilA Bartlett 656 SF1BR,1BA$2,474
TeresinaSapphire1BR,1BA$2,482
Greenfield VillagePinnacle1BR,1BA$2,486
Stone CreekLago1BR,1BA$2,500
Terra VistaAVALON1BR,1BA$2,609

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Chula Vista, CA

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Chula Vista area is the $2.36 price per square foot Townhome Four 3 x 3.5 Model at Salerno in the in the Rancho del Rey neighborhood starting from $4,727. The second greatest value East Chula Vista apartment is the T1 Model at Enclave Heritage Townhomes starting at $4,808 with a $2.95 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 Four 3 x 3.53BR,3.5BA$2.36
Enclave Heritage TownhomesT13BR,2.5BA$2.95
RiverEdge Terrace*Residence Four Lower3BR,2BA$2.92
Canyon VillaC13BR,2BA$2.49
Tavera40c1 2x22BR,2BA$2.96
Elan SevillaSan Gabriel2BR,2BA$2.65
Contessa at Otay RanchPlan 12BR,3BA$2.75
The Residences at EscayaResidence 41BR,2BA$2.86
Sunbow VillasE 2x22BR,2BA$2.85
Sunrose Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,2BA$2.76

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Chula Vista Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Chula Vista Apartment is $1,695 at Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals!.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Chula Vista is starting from $2,195 at Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals!.

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

The best deal on a cheap East Chula Vista Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Teresina and starts from $3,253.

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