Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hilltop Neighborhood of Chula Vista, CA from $1,200 (30 Rentals)

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Azul Chula Vista
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$3,309 - $3,610
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Azul Chula Vista

310 K StChula Vista, CA 91911
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Point Bonita
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$2,054 - $3,187
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Point Bonita

250 Bonita Glen DrChula Vista, CA 91910
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250-254 H St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

250-254 H St

250-254 H StChula Vista, CA 91910
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239 G St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

239 G St

239 G StChula Vista, CA 91910
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Jacaranda II
1 Bedroom Apartments

Jacaranda II

244 H StChula Vista, CA 91910
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231 H St
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

231 H St

231 H StChula Vista, CA 91910

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Casa Rebecca
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Rebecca

215-223 H StChula Vista, CA 91910
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Star Pine Manor
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Star Pine Manor

265 H StChula Vista, CA 91910
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The Mark At Bonita
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Mark At Bonita

3240-3248 Bonita RdChula Vista, CA 91910
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The Garden
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Garden

280 H StChula Vista, CA 91910
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205-211 F St
1 Bedroom Apartments

205-211 F St

205-211 F StChula Vista, CA 91910

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Cova Vista
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cova Vista

210-216 H StChula Vista, CA 91910
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Silvercrest Residence
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Silvercrest Residence

636 3rd AveChula Vista, CA 91910
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Green Ranch
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Green Ranch

184-196 F StChula Vista, CA 91910
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Verde Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Verde Park Apartments

776 3rd AveChula Vista, CA 91910
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Hilltop, Chula Vista, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hilltop Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hilltop area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Country Club Village Apartments priced from $1,925. Casa La Paz has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here are the most affordable Hilltop apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Country Club Village Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,925
Casa La Paz1x11BR,1BA$1,950
Eucalyptus Grove ApartmentsSTUDIO BStudio,1BA$2,011
Point BonitaDesign EAStudio,1BA$2,054
Casa Rebecca2/12BR,1BA$2,275
Casa Corona2-bed/1-bath2BR,1BA$2,395
Union Apartments1x1 B.21BR,1BA$2,445
Casa EstiloB11BR,1BA$2,530
Azul Chula VistaC13BR,2BA$3,309

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hilltop, CA

As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hilltop area is the $2.76 price per square foot C1 Model at Azul Chula Vista in the in the South Third Avenue District neighborhood starting from $3,309. The second greatest value Hilltop apartment is the 2-bed/1-bath Model at Casa Corona starting at $2,395 with a $2.59 price per square foot in the Northwest Chula Vista Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hilltop apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Azul Chula VistaC13BR,2BA$2.76
Casa Corona2-bed/1-bath2BR,1BA$2.59
Country Club Village Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.67
Union Apartments1x1 C1BR,1BA$3.73
Casa La Paz1x11BR,1BA$3.00
Casa EstiloB11BR,1BA$4.42
Eucalyptus Grove ApartmentsSTUDIO BStudio ,1BA$4.57
Point BonitaDesign EAStudio ,1BA$5.05

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Hilltop, Chula Vista, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hilltop Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hilltop?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hilltop is at Eucalyptus Grove Apartments listed at $2,011.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hilltop Apartment is $1,925 at Country Club Village Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hilltop is starting from $2,275 at Casa Rebecca.

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