
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

Canyon Villa

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Angelina Terrace

Sierra at Otay Ranch Apartments

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Teresina

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Missions at Sunbow Apartments

Pinnacle at Otay Ranch
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Tavera

Stone Creek

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The Residences at Cota Vera

Elan Sevilla

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Terra Vista

Enclave Heritage Flats

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Artisan at the Village of Escaya

The Club at Enclave
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Rosina Vista

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Luminary at Cota Vera

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Stirling at Cota Vera

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Contessa at Otay Ranch

1580 Mendocino Dr, Unit 103

Encelia Cota Vera

Villa Serena

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Sunrose Apartments

East Orange Village Apartments

Enclave Otay Ranch

The Residences at Escaya

526 Georgetown Pl

1512 Concord Way

Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals!

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The Landing at Ocean View Hills
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Casoleil

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Greenfield Village

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RiverEdge Terrace*
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 | $2,205 | $2,203 | $2,207 |
| East Chula Vista 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,795 | $1,695 | $4,599 |
| East Chula Vista 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,294 | $2,195 | $6,828 |
| East Chula Vista 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,933 | $3,222 | $6,451 |
| East Chula Vista 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,431 | $5,351 | $7,511 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 35 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals! | Fully Furnished - Utilities Paid from $2095 | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| Sierra at Otay Ranch Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,227 |
| Sunrose Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,241 |
| Missions at Sunbow Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $2,358 |
| Pinnacle at Otay Ranch | Equestrian | 1BR,1BA | $2,397 |
| Casoleil | A Bartlett 656 SF | 1BR,1BA | $2,474 |
| Teresina | Sapphire | 1BR,1BA | $2,482 |
| Greenfield Village | Pinnacle | 1BR,1BA | $2,486 |
| Stone Creek | Lago | 1BR,1BA | $2,500 |
| Terra Vista | AVALON | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Salerno | Townhome Four 3 x 3.5 | 3BR,3.5BA | $2.36 |
| Enclave Heritage Townhomes | T1 | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.95 |
| RiverEdge Terrace* | Residence Four Lower | 3BR,2BA | $2.92 |
| Canyon Villa | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $2.49 |
| Tavera | 40c1 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.96 |
| Elan Sevilla | San Gabriel | 2BR,2BA | $2.65 |
| Contessa at Otay Ranch | Plan 1 | 2BR,3BA | $2.75 |
| The Residences at Escaya | Residence 4 | 1BR,2BA | $2.86 |
| Sunbow Villas | E 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.85 |
| Sunrose Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,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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