Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South West Chula Vista Neighborhood of Chula Vista, CA from $1,100 (41 Rentals)

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Palmera
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$1,976 - $3,852
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Palmera

1225 BroadwayChula Vista, CA 91911
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Casa Madrid
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$2,099 - $2,999
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Casa Madrid

240 Quintard StChula Vista, CA 91911
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Alderwood
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$2,215 - $2,770
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Alderwood

1121 4th StChula Vista, CA 91911
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Sereno
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$2,495 - $3,745
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Sereno

930 Third AveChula Vista, CA 91911
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Megan Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Megan Court Apartments

340 Moss StChula Vista, CA 91911
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The Palomar Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Palomar Apartments

171 Palomar StChula Vista, CA 91911
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Sund Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sund Apartments

1145 4th AveChula 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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Moss Gardens Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Moss Gardens Apartments

521-535 W Moss 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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Castle Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Castle Arms

250 Quintard StChula Vista, CA 91911
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Park Vista Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Vista Apartments

971 4th AveChula Vista, CA 91911
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Castle Park Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Castle Park Gardens

272 Kennedy StChula 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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South West Chula Vista, Chula Vista, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South West Chula Vista Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South West Chula Vista area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Casa de Palomar Apartments priced from $1,795. Seawind Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,805. Here are the most affordable South West Chula Vista apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Casa de Palomar Apartments1 bed/ 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,795
Seawind ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,805
Vista HermosaStudioStudio,1BA$1,825
Burkhart ApartmentsOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1,850
Orange GlenOG1bd1ba1BR,1BA$1,875
San Remo CourtOne Bedroom Upstairs1BR,1BA$1,950
Cordova ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,950
Villa Granada Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,955
Palmera1 Bedroom 1 Bath 663 SQ. FT.1BR,1BA$1,978
Country ApartmentsMOVE-IN SPECIAL – FIRST MONTH'S RENT FREE - Com...1BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South West Chula Vista, CA

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the South West Chula Vista area is the $2.20 price per square foot 3 bedroom Model at Villa Seville in the in the South Third Avenue District neighborhood starting from $2,762. The second greatest value South West Chula Vista apartment is the 2B Model at Camelot Apartments starting at $2,450 with a $2.13 price per square foot in the South Third Avenue District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South West Chula Vista apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villa Seville3 bedroom3BR,2BA$2.20
Camelot Apartments2B2BR,2BA$2.13
Sereno2x22BR,2BA$2.99
Palm Villas ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.52
Casa Madrid2Br/1Ba2BR,1BA$3.03
Casa de Palomar Apartments1 bed/ 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.54
Palmera1 Bedroom 1 Bath 702 SQ. FT.1BR,1BA$3.06
San Remo CourtOne Bedroom Upstairs1BR,1BA$3.00
Villa Granada Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.05
Cordova ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$3.12

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including South West Chula Vista, Chula Vista, and the greater San Diego area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South West Chula Vista Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South West Chula Vista?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South West Chula Vista is under $1,995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South West Chula Vista?

The cheapest apartment in South West Chula Vista is Casa de Palomar Apartments which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in South West Chula Vista costs $3,299.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South West Chula Vista?

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 South West Chula Vista that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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