Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Terra Nova Neighborhood of Chula Vista, CA from $1,100 (8 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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Villa Serena
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Serena

1201-1231 Medical Center DrChula Vista, CA 91911
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The Mark At Bonita
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Mark At Bonita

3240-3248 Bonita RdChula Vista, CA 91910
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Terra Nova, Chula Vista, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Terra Nova Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Terra Nova area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Seawind Apartments priced from $1,645. Elan Glover Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,862. Here are the most affordable Terra Nova apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Seawind ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,645
Elan Glover CourtAspire1BR,1BA$1,862
Point BonitaDesign EAStudio,1BA$1,884

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Terra Nova, CA

As of February 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Terra Nova area is the $2.36 price per square foot Fountain Upstairs Model at Greentree Fountain Apartments in the in the South Third Avenue District neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Terra Nova apartment is the D 2x2 Model at Sunbow Villas starting at $2,851 with a $2.80 price per square foot in the Rancho del Rey neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Terra Nova apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Greentree Fountain ApartmentsFountain Upstairs2BR,2BA$2.36
Sunbow VillasD 2x22BR,2BA$2.80
Sereno2x22BR,2BA$2.98
Palm Villas ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.52
Casa Corona2-bed/1-bath2BR,1BA$2.59
Canyon VillaA11BR,1BA$2.91
Missions at Sunbow ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$3.07
Country Club Village Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.67
Casa La Paz1x11BR,1BA$3.00
Elan Glover CourtAspire1BR,1BA$3.10

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Southern San Diego, CA. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Terra Nova Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Terra Nova?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Terra Nova is under $2,218.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Terra Nova?

The cheapest apartment in Terra Nova is Elan Glover Court which is listed at $1,862, while the average apartment in Terra Nova costs $3,445.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Terra Nova?

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

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