Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eastlake Neighborhood of Chula Vista, CA from $900 (11 Rentals)

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740 Edgewater Dr

Chula VistaCA91913

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1221 Gonzales Way
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1221 Gonzales Way

1221 Gonzales WayChula Vista, CA 91910
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The Landings II
3 Bedroom Apartments

The Landings II

2122 Burdock WayChula Vista, CA 91915
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Cheapest Available Eastlake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Eastlake area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1221 Gonzales Way priced from $1,350. Columba Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,793. Here are the most affordable Eastlake apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1221 Gonzales Way1bed1bath1BR,1BA$1,350
Columba Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,793
Sunrose Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,2BA$2,078
Pinnacle at Otay RanchShetland1BR,1BA$2,209
Missions at Sunbow ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$2,227

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastlake, CA

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Eastlake area is the $2.83 price per square foot C1 Model at Enclave Otay Ranch in the in the Rancho del Rey neighborhood starting from $3,789. The second greatest value Eastlake apartment is the Plan 1 Model at Contessa at Otay Ranch starting at $3,150 with a $2.75 price per square foot in the Otay Ranch neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Eastlake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Enclave Otay RanchC13BR,2BA$2.83
Contessa at Otay RanchPlan 12BR,3BA$2.75
Sunbow VillasE 2x22BR,2BA$3.15
Toscana at Rancho Del ReyValencia2BR,2BA$2.89
Elan SevillaSan Carlos2BR,1BA$2.89
1221 Gonzales Way1bed1bath1BR,1BA$1.42
Sunrose Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,2BA$2.56
Pinnacle at Otay RanchShetland1BR,1BA$2.97
Missions at Sunbow ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$3.10
Columba Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.06

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Eastlake, Chula Vista, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Eastlake Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Eastlake?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Eastlake is at Enclave Town Center listed at $2,517.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Eastlake Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Eastlake Apartment is $1,350 at 1221 Gonzales Way.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Eastlake Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Eastlake is starting from $2,078 at Sunrose Apartments.

What is the most affordable Eastlake Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Eastlake Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Columba Apartments and starts from $2,891.

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