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Chula Vista, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chula Vista, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/08/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Chula Vista, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Chula Vista Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Chula Vista$3,548$1,525147

Cheapest Available Chula Vista Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chula Vista, CA is a Studio unit found at Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing in the Ocean Crest neighborhood priced from $1,395. The Pines Apartments in the Rosebank neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chula Vista apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable HousingStudio - 60% AMIStudio,1BA$1,395
The Pines Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,595
The Glorias ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,700
Bayview Tower Condominiums1-1 - Unfurnished1BR,1BA$1,734
ParcoStudio Traditional UnitStudio,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chula Vista, CA

As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chula Vista area is the $2.57 price per square foot T4 Model at Enclave Heritage Townhomes in the in the Rancho del Rey neighborhood starting from $4,830. The second greatest value Chula Vista apartment is the Townhome One 3 x 3.5 Model at Salerno starting at $3,899 with a $2.13 price per square foot in the Rancho del Rey neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chula Vista apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Enclave Heritage TownhomesT43BR,3.5BA$2.57
SalernoTownhome One 3 x 3.53BR,3.5BA$2.13
245-251 H St257 H st unit 63BR,2.5BA$2.37
Bonita Cedars2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.50
East Orange Village2-1.52BR,1.5BA$2.30
Hollister Creek Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.43
Rio Vista3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.54
Parkway Plaza Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.49
Palmira Village Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.51
The Glorias ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.27

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Chula Vista, CA
Population: 271,651

Ranked #76

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Chula Vista, CA

Ranked #85

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chula Vista

What type of rentals are currently available in Chula Vista?

There are currently 1381 Apartments for Rent in Chula Vista, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,370 to $9,000. There are also 252 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chula Vista ranging from $800 to $15,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Chula Vista?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Chula Vista ranges from $800 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,252.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Chula Vista?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Chula Vista range from $2,399 to $9,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $15,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,427.

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