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property at 2612 E Division St

$1,700

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2612 E Division St

National CityCA91950
property at 2790 Sparta Rd

$1,850

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$1,850
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2790 Sparta Rd, Unit 7

2790 Sparta Rd
Chula VistaCA91915

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property at 1450 Iris Ave

$1,750 - $2,300

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1450 Iris Ave

Imperial BeachCA91932
property at 530 Glover Ave

$1,900

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$1,900
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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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530 Glover Ave

Chula VistaCA91910

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property at 320 J Ave

$2,000

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320 J Ave, Unit 92

320 J Ave
National CityCA91950

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Chula Vista, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chula Vista, CA

Pricing Updated: 08/18/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Chula Vista, CA area range in price from $1,445 to $4,300 with an overall median price of $2,500. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Chula Vista Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Chula Vista$2,500$1,445101

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 $1,455. SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS in the Paradise Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,575. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chula Vista apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing3501 -Studio - 50% AMIStudio,1BA$1,455
SOUTHERN HIGHLANDSStudio D1Studio,1BA$1,575
Main Street Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,650
Palm Shadows ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,690
Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals!Fully Furnished - Utilities Paid from $20951BR,1BA$1,695
Windsor Heights1-Bed/1-Bath1BR,1BA$1,700
The Glorias ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,700
614-620 13th Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,700
Parkview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,700
636 11th Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chula Vista, CA

As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chula Vista area is the $2.45 price per square foot Townhome Four 3 x 3.5 Model at Salerno in the in the Rancho del Rey neighborhood starting from $4,918. The second greatest value Chula Vista 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 Chula Vista apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
SalernoTownhome Four 3 x 3.53BR,3.5BA$2.45
Greentree Fountain ApartmentsGreentree w/Balcony2BR,2BA$2.39
Meadowbrook3 BR, 1.5 BA3BR,1.5BA$2.31
Hollister Creek Apartments2-Bedroom 2-Bathroom Remodeled2BR,2BA$2.60
Palm Villas ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.52
Chula Vista TerraceOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.53
Main Street Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.20
The Glorias ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.27
Windsor Heights1-Bed/1-Bath1BR,1BA$2.62
636 11th Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.62

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Chula Vista, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chula Vista

What type of rentals are currently available in Chula Vista?

There are currently 1396 Apartments for Rent in Chula Vista, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,445 to $12,229. There are also 292 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chula Vista ranging from $900 to $30,000.

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 $900 to $30,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,069.

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 $2,034 to $6,379, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $12,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,275.

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