Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Harborside Neighborhood of Chula Vista, CA from $1,200 (14 Rentals)

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Sund Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sund Apartments

1145 4th AveChula Vista, CA 91911

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San Remo Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

San Remo Court

540 Naples StChula Vista, CA 91911
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Camelot Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Camelot Apartments

986 5th AveChula Vista, CA 91911
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Harborside, Chula Vista, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Harborside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Harborside area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at San Remo Court priced from $1,595. Meadows Of Chula Vista - Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here are the most affordable Harborside apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
San Remo CourtStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,595
Meadows Of Chula Vista - Senior Apartments1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$1,795
Burkhart ApartmentsOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1,800
Costa FinaFina1b1b1BR,1BA$1,895
Villa Granada Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harborside, CA

As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Harborside area is the $2.52 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Palm Villas Apartments in the in the South Third Avenue District neighborhood starting from $2,390. The second greatest value Harborside apartment is the C Model at Vista Point Apartments starting at $2,475 with a $2.83 price per square foot in the South Third Avenue District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Harborside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Palm Villas ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.52
Vista Point ApartmentsC2BR,2BA$2.83
Moss Gardens Apartments2A2BR,1BA$2.87
Orange GlenOG2bd2bb2BR,2BA$2.83
Sierra Park Apartments1/11BR,1BA$2.70
Villa Napoli ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$2.81
Malibu South ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom - C1BR,1BA$3.02
Palmera1Bedroom 1Bath1BR,1BA$3.16
Villa Granada Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.97
Park View Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.17

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for South San Diego. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Harborside Neighborhood in Chula Vista, CA

Walk Score®

77 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

55 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

44 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Harborside Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Harborside?

The cheapest apartment in Harborside is Meadows Of Chula Vista - Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in Harborside costs $3,697.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Harborside?

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 1 regular apartments in Harborside 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 Harborside?

Cheap apartments in Harborside have an average cost of $289 which is $3,408 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Harborside.

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