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Chula Vista, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chula Vista, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/25/2025

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$3,525$1,495146

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 $1,375. San Remo Court in the South Third Avenue District 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 - 50% AMIStudio,1BA$1,375
San Remo CourtStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,595
Bayview Tower Condominiums1-1 - Unfurnished1BR,1BA$1,674
Woodlawn West ApartmentsOne Bedroom Furnished1BR,1BA$1,695
The Pines Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,695
Costa FinaFina1b1b1BR,1BA$1,695
Meadows Of Chula Vista - Senior Apartments1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$1,795
Casa VictoriaCV1bd1ba1BR,1BA$1,795
Vista Hermosa Apartments - All Utilities Incl1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,795
Casa Solcs1bd1ba1BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chula Vista, CA

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chula Vista area is the $2.16 price per square foot Townhome Two 4 x 3.5 Model at Salerno in the in the Rancho del Rey neighborhood starting from $4,954. The second greatest value Chula Vista apartment is the T4 Model at Enclave Heritage Townhomes starting at $4,830 with a $2.57 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.
SalernoTownhome Two 4 x 3.54BR,3.5BA$2.16
Enclave Heritage TownhomesT43BR,3.5BA$2.57
245-251 H St257 H st unit 63BR,2.5BA$2.37
Hollister Creek Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.43
Rio Vista3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.54
Vista La Rosa2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.33
Elan View PointeAllure2BR,2BA$2.63
Sierra Park Apartments2/22BR,2BA$2.66
Alva Gardens2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$2.64
Welcome to Pacific Point!Welcome to Pacific Point Apartments - 2 x 2 Uni...2BR,2BA$2.62

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chula Vista

What type of rentals are currently available in Chula Vista?

There are currently 1382 Apartments for Rent in Chula Vista, CA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $12,289. There are also 250 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chula Vista ranging from $800 to $17,000.

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 $17,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,575.

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 $850 to $12,289, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,600 to $15,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,495.

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