Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South West Chula Vista Neighborhood of Chula Vista, CA from $1,185 (32 Rentals)

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Burkhart Apartments
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$1,850

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Base Rent$1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,850
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Burkhart Apartments

1241 5th AveChula Vista, CA 91911
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Palmera
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$2,032 - $2,848

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Palmera

1225 BroadwayChula Vista, CA 91911
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Casa Madrid
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$2,095 - $2,995

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Base Rent$2,095 - $2,995

Total Monthly Price$2,095 - $2,995
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Casa Madrid

240 Quintard StChula 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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1225 3rd Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1225 3rd Ave

1225 3rd AveChula 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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$1,690
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324 Zenith St

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Park Palomar
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Palomar

244 Palomar 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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Moss Gardens Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Moss Gardens Apartments

521-535 W Moss 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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San Remo Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

San Remo Court

540 Naples 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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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 Costa Fina priced from $1,775. Casa de Palomar Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here are the most affordable South West Chula Vista apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Costa FinaFina1b1b1BR,1BA$1,775
Casa de Palomar Apartments1 bed/ 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,795
Vista HermosaStudioStudio,1BA$1,825
Burkhart ApartmentsOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1,850
Villa Napoli ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,850
Orange GlenOG1bd1ba1BR,1BA$1,895
Seawind ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,905
Cordova ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,950
Country ApartmentsSPECIAL OFFER: ASK US HOW YOU CAN GET $162 OFF ...1BR,1BA$1,950
Villa Granada Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,955

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

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the South West Chula Vista area is the $3.07 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Sereno in the in the South Third Avenue District neighborhood starting from $2,981. The second greatest value South West Chula Vista apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Palm Villas Apartments starting at $2,390 with a $2.52 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.
Sereno2x22BR,2BA$3.07
Palm Villas ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.52
Park View Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$3.10
Casa de Palomar Apartments1 bed/ 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.54
Palmera1 Bedroom 1 Bath 702 SQ. FT.1BR,1BA$3.07
Villa Napoli ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$2.67
Malibu South ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$3.28
Villa Granada Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.05
Cordova ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$3.12
Country ApartmentsSPECIAL OFFER: ASK US HOW YOU CAN GET $162 OFF ...1BR,1BA$3.22

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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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South West Chula Vista Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South West Chula Vista Apartment is $1,775 at Costa Fina.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South West Chula Vista Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South West Chula Vista is starting from $2,390 at Palm Villas Apartments.

What is the most affordable South West Chula Vista Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South West Chula Vista Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Adelaide and starts from $3,195.

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