Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Harborside Neighborhood of Chula Vista, CA from $1,200 (39 Rentals)

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Alderwood
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$1,995 - $2,770
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Alderwood

1121 4th StChula Vista, CA 91911
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Sierra Park Apartments
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$2,000 - $2,950
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$2,000 - $2,950
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Sierra Park Apartments

879 Colorado AveChula Vista, CA 91911
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Palmera
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$2,025 - $3,561
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Palmera

1225 BroadwayChula Vista, CA 91911
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Sereno
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$2,455 - $3,435
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Sereno

930 Third AveChula Vista, CA 91911
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495 Queen Anne Dr

Chula VistaCA91911

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Sund Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sund Apartments

1145 4th AveChula Vista, CA 91911
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Moss Gardens Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Moss Gardens Apartments

521-535 W Moss StChula Vista, CA 91911
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Costa Fina
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Costa Fina

1271 BroadwayChula Vista, CA 91911
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Park Vista Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Vista Apartments

971 4th AveChula Vista, CA 91911
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Castle Park Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Castle Park Gardens

272 Kennedy StChula Vista, CA 91911
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Villa Hermosa
2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Hermosa

615 Moss StChula 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 1 Bed unit found at Costa Fina priced from $1,795. Villa Napoli Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable Harborside apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Costa FinaFina1b1b1BR,1BA$1,795
Villa Napoli ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,850
Burkhart ApartmentsOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1,850
Orange GlenOG1bd1ba1BR,1BA$1,875
Seawind ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,905
Vista HermosaStudioStudio,1BA$1,925
Cordova ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,950
Villa Granada Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,955
Malibu South ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,995
Villa Marina1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harborside, CA

As of May 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Harborside area is the $2.20 price per square foot 3 bedroom Model at Villa Seville in the in the South Third Avenue District neighborhood starting from $2,762. The second greatest value Harborside apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Villa Granada Apartments starting at $2,500 with a $2.16 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.
Villa Seville3 bedroom3BR,2BA$2.20
Villa Granada Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.16
Camelot Apartments2B2BR,2BA$2.13
Palm Villas ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.52
Sierra Park Apartments2/22BR,2BA$2.66
Vista Point ApartmentsC2BR,2BA$2.66
Park View Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.87
Villa Napoli ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$2.67
Malibu South ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.93
Palmera1 Bedroom 1 Bath 663 SQ. FT.1BR,1BA$3.05

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Harborside Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Harborside?

The cheapest apartment in Harborside is Costa Fina which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in Harborside costs $3,304.

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 7 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 $383 which is $2,921 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Harborside.

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