Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hilltop Neighborhood of Chula Vista, CA from $1,695 (27 Rentals)

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property at 165 Minot Ave

$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

165 Minot Ave

Chula VistaCA91910
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Point Bonita
$1,974 - $3,286
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Point Bonita

250 Bonita Glen DrChula Vista, CA 91910
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property at 3150 Bonita Rd

$1,900 - $2,100

1 Bedroom Rentals

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3150 Bonita Rd

Chula VistaCA91910

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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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264GST
1 Bedroom Apartments

264GST

264 G StChula Vista, CA 91910

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Casa La Paz
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa La Paz

370 K StChula Vista, CA 91911
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228 H St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

228 H St

228 H StChula Vista, CA 91910
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Terra Nova
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terra Nova

440 E H StChula Vista, CA 91910

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Casa Corona
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Corona

435-443 Church AveChula 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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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 264GST priced from $1,825. Country Club Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,925. Here are the most affordable Hilltop apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
264GST1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,825
Country Club Village Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,925
Point BonitaDesign EBStudio,1BA$1,974
Casa Rebecca Apartments!1/11BR,1BA$1,995
Le Chateau Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,995
Union ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,295
Eucalyptus Grove Apartments1X1 A1BR,1BA$2,398
Casa EstiloA1-LStudio,1BA$2,410
Greentree Fountain ApartmentsGreentree w/Balcony2BR,2BA$2,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hilltop, CA

As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hilltop area is the $2.87 price per square foot C1 Model at Azul Chula Vista in the in the South Third Avenue District neighborhood starting from $3,443. The second greatest value Hilltop apartment is the Greentree w/Balcony Model at Greentree Fountain Apartments starting at $2,595 with a $2.39 price per square foot in the South Third Avenue District 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$2.87
Greentree Fountain ApartmentsGreentree w/Balcony2BR,2BA$2.39
Casa EstiloC-22BR,2BA$3.65
Country Club Village Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.67
Eucalyptus Grove Apartments1X1 A1BR,1BA$3.66
495 Vista Pl, Unit indoor outdoor studio495 Vista Pl1BR,1BA$3.33
Le Chateau Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.50
Union ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.44
Point BonitaDesign EAStudio ,1BA$4.96

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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 Point Bonita listed at $1,974.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hilltop Apartment is $1,825 at 264GST.

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 $2,400 at Le Chateau Apartments.

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