Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Otay Town Neighborhood of Chula Vista, CA from $1,300 (30 Rentals)

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Villa De Anita
Studio Apartments

Villa De Anita

1555 BroadwayChula Vista, CA 91911
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745-753 Dorothy St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

745-753 Dorothy St

745-753 Dorothy StChula Vista, CA 91911
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441 Tremont St
2 Bedroom Apartments

441 Tremont St

441 Tremont StChula Vista, CA 91911
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Bahia Vista II
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Bahia Vista II

806-812 Ada StChula Vista, CA 91911
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754-760 Anita St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

754-760 Anita St

754-760 Anita StChula Vista, CA 91911

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779-789 Ada St
3 Bedroom Apartments

779-789 Ada St

779-789 Ada StChula Vista, CA 91911
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324 Zenith St
1 Bedroom Apartments

324 Zenith St

324 Zenith StChula Vista, CA 91911
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Costa Fina
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Costa Fina

1271 BroadwayChula Vista, CA 91911
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J.E.K. II Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

J.E.K. II Apartments

345 Zenith StChula Vista, CA 91911
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Casa Linda
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Linda

317 Zenith StChula Vista, CA 91911
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Quintard Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Quintard Manor

210 Quintard StChula Vista, CA 91911
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Castle Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Castle Arms

250 Quintard StChula Vista, CA 91911
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Main Street Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Main Street Apartments

2887 Main StChula Vista, CA 91911
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Anita Square Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Anita Square Apartments

602 Anita StChula Vista, CA 91911
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410 Zenith St
2 Bedroom Apartments

410 Zenith St

410 Zenith StChula Vista, CA 91911
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318 Tremont St
1 Bedroom Apartments

318 Tremont St

318 Tremont StChula Vista, CA 91911

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317 Tremont St
2 Bedroom Apartments

317 Tremont St

317 Tremont StChula Vista, CA 91911
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Casa Anita
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Anita

748-760 Anita StChula Vista, CA 91911

Otay Town, Chula Vista, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Otay Town Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Otay Town area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Costa Fina priced from $1,745. Vista Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable Otay Town apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Costa FinaFina1b1b1BR,1BA$1,745
Vista Apartments1BD, 1BTH R11BR,1BA$1,995
Country ApartmentsMove-In Special: 1/2 First Month’s Rent! ?Ready...1BR,1BA$1,995
Casa Madrid1Br/1Ba1BR,1BA$1,995
Stone CreekArroyo2BR,2BA$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Otay Town, CA

As of December 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Otay Town area is the $3.24 price per square foot Arroyo Model at Stone Creek in the in the South West Chula Vista neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Otay Town apartment is the Move-In Special: 1/2 First Month’s Rent! ?Ready... Model at Country Apartments starting at $1,995 with a $3.30 price per square foot in the South Third Avenue District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Otay Town apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stone CreekArroyo2BR,2BA$3.24
Country ApartmentsMove-In Special: 1/2 First Month’s Rent! ?Ready...1BR,1BA$3.30
Vista Apartments1BD, 1BTH A1BR,1BA$3.77
Casa Madrid1Br/1Ba1BR,1BA$3.33
Costa FinaFina1b1b1BR,1BA$3.49

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Otay Town, Chula Vista, CA

Ranked #32

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

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Otay Town Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Otay Town?

The cheapest apartment in Otay Town is Costa Fina which is listed at $1,745, while the average apartment in Otay Town costs $3,073.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Otay Town?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Otay Town that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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