Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunbow Neighborhood of Chula Vista, CA from $1,200 (17 Rentals)

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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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Villa Serena
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Serena

1201-1231 Medical Center DrChula 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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Harvest Ridge
1 Bedroom Apartments

Harvest Ridge

1388 E Palomar StChula Vista, CA 91913
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Sunrose Apartments
3 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrose Apartments

1325 Santa Rita EChula Vista, CA 91913
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Sunbow, Chula Vista, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sunbow Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sunbow area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Eucalyptus Grove Apartments priced from $1,760. Orange Glen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable Sunbow apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eucalyptus Grove ApartmentsSTUDIO AStudio,1BA$1,760
Orange Glen1 bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,895
Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals!Basic! Utilities Paid from $19951BR,1BA$1,995
Vista Apartments1BD, 1BTH R11BR,1BA$2,018
Point BonitaDesign 1C1BR,1BA$2,177

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunbow, CA

As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sunbow area is the $2.57 price per square foot T4 Model at Enclave Heritage Townhomes in the in the Rancho del Rey neighborhood starting from $4,830. The second greatest value Sunbow apartment is the Townhome One 3 x 3.5 Model at Salerno starting at $4,401 with a $2.40 price per square foot in the Rancho del Rey neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunbow apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Enclave Heritage TownhomesT43BR,3.5BA$2.57
SalernoTownhome One 3 x 3.53BR,3.5BA$2.40
Club View TerraceRemodeled Home For Rent4BR,3BA$2.81
99 Pepper Tree Rd, Unit Apartment99 Pepper Tree Rd1BR,1BA$1.98
Elan SevillaSan Gabriel2BR,2BA$2.65
RiverEdge Terrace*Residence Two Lower2BR,2BA$2.80
The Landing at Ocean View Hills2 x 2 C - Renovated2BR,2BA$2.87
East Orange Village ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$2.25
Angelina TerraceTwo Bedrooms - Two Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.76
Terra VistaBALBOA1BR,1BA$2.68

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sunbow, Chula Vista, CA

Ranked #21

Among neighborhoods in Chula Vista, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Sunbow Neighborhood in Chula Vista, CA

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunbow Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sunbow?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sunbow is under $2,288.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sunbow?

The cheapest apartment in Sunbow is Orange Glen which is listed at $1,895, while the average apartment in Sunbow costs $5,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sunbow?

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 9 regular apartments in Sunbow that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Sunbow?

Cheap apartments in Sunbow have an average cost of $249 which is $4,751 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunbow.

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