Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South West Chula Vista Neighborhood of Chula Vista, CA from $1,100 (5 Rentals)

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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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Quintard Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Quintard Manor

210 Quintard 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

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 Studio unit found at Seawind Apartments priced from $1,645. Costa Fina has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,745. Here are the most affordable South West Chula Vista apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Seawind ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,645
Costa FinaFina1b1b1BR,1BA$1,745
Moss Gardens Apartments1B1BR,1BA$1,790

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

As of December 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the South West Chula Vista area is the $2.66 price per square foot Two Bed Two Bath Model at Villa Napoli Apartments in the in the South Third Avenue District neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value South West Chula Vista apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bathroom Model at Malibu South Apartments starting at $2,510 with a $2.68 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 Napoli ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.66
Malibu South ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.68
Park View Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$3.10
Casa de Palomar Apartments2 bed /1.5 bath2BR,1.5BA$3.13
Stone CreekArroyo2BR,2BA$3.24
Palmera1 Bedroom 1 Bath 663 SQ. FT.1BR,1BA$2.95
Villa Granada Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.05
Villa Seville1 bedroom1BR,1BA$3.05
Cordova ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$3.12
Moss Gardens Apartments1B1BR,1BA$2.98

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South West Chula Vista, Chula Vista, CA

Ranked #25

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

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4.0
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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 the price of a cheap apartment in South West Chula Vista?

The cheapest apartment in South West Chula Vista is Costa Fina which is listed at $1,745, while the average apartment in South West Chula Vista costs $3,176.

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

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Top 10 Most Affordable Neighborhoods in San Diego: A Local Real Estate Expert Guide

Written by: Hayden Goldberg

Aloha! I’m Hayden, your local San Diego Realtor and relocation expert with ApartmentHomeLiving.com.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!