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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 Vista Lane priced from $1,781. 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
Vista Lane1BD, 1BTH A1BR,1BA$1,781
Casa de Palomar Apartments1 bed/ 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,795
Burkhart ApartmentsOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1,850

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

As of April 24, 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
Palm Villas ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.52
Seawind ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.04
Costa FinaFina2b1b2BR,1BA$3.03
Casa de Palomar Apartments1 bed/ 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.54
Palmera1 Bedroom 1 Bath 702 SQ. FT.1BR,1BA$3.00
Villa Napoli ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$2.67
Naples Court1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom C1BR,1BA$2.93
Villa Granada Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.05

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Frequently Asked Questions about South West Chula Vista

What type of rentals are currently available in South West Chula Vista?

There are currently 129 Apartments for Rent in South West Chula Vista, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,695 to $3,995. There are also 8 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South West Chula Vista ranging from $2,299 to $4,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South West Chula Vista?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South West Chula Vista ranges from $2,299 to $4,250 with an average monthly rent of $3,095.

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