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Apartments for Rent in Chula Vista, CA

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Average rent in Chula Vista, California

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The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Chula Vista is $2,517, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $3,048. Rent rates updated 13 days ago
Studio
$1,931
1 Bed
$2,517
2 Beds
$3,048
3+ Beds
$4,080
* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List

Top neighborhoods in Chula Vista

Otay Ranch
Otay Ranch
What it’s like to live in Otay Ranch
Young family renters value Otay Ranch's newer apartments featuring modern amenities like in-unit laundry, secure package delivery systems, and playgrounds visible from kitchen windows. The neighborhood's Town Center plaza hosts free children's events weekly, creating social opportunities for parents without entertainment costs. Most rental communities include pools and fitness centers within rental costs—eliminating separate gym membership expenses. Though commutes to downtown San Diego require planning, dedicated express bus service provides car-free options, and the nearby eastern trails offer weekend recreation without coastal crowd congestion.
Great for
Families
Retirees
Professionals
Young Renters
Commuters
Neighborhood vibe
Mixed-Use
Peaceful
Mixed-Use & Commercial
Central Chula Vista
Central Chula Vista
What it’s like to live in Central Chula Vista
Central Chula Vista combines historic character with affordability in this established South Bay neighborhood. Rental options include charming bungalows and Spanish-style homes with architectural details unavailable in newer suburban developments. While the location means longer commutes to northern San Diego employment centers and some commercial corridors need investment, residents enjoy substantially better housing value with excellent access to both downtown Chula Vista's developing restaurant scene and the bay front's recreation opportunities.
Great for
Young Professionals
Tech Workers
Nightlife Enthusiasts
Commuters
Investors
Neighborhood vibe
Urban
Bustling
Walkable
Hilltop
Hilltop
What it’s like to live in Hilltop
Elevated views define Hilltop, where Chula Vista's eastern neighborhood offers spectacular bay panoramas from its higher elevation. The district surrounds multiple parks including Hilltop Park with its recreation facilities, while nearby commercial corridors provide practical amenities within easy reach. Though summer brings warmer temperatures than coastal neighborhoods, the trade-off comes in significantly more reasonable rental rates than similar-quality properties nearer the shore despite relatively short driving distances to beach access points.
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Families
Retirees
Professionals
Young Renters
Commuters
Neighborhood vibe
Mixed-Use
Peaceful
Mixed-Use & Commercial
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Find an apartment for rent in Chula Vista, CA

Searching for an apartment for rent in Chula Vista, CA? Look no further! Apartment List will help you find a perfect apartment near you. There are 121 available rental units listed on Apartment List in Chula Vista. Click on listings to see photos, floorplans, amenities, prices and availability, and much more!

The average rent in Chula Vista is $1,931 for a studio, $2,517 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $3,048 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you are looking for a deal, keep an eye out for a red pulsing icon that indicates rent specials.

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Chula Vista Rent Report: April 2025

Welcome to the Apartment List April 2025 Rent Report for Chula Vista, CA. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $2,418, after rising 2.1% last month. Prices and are now up 2.2% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Chula Vista rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the broader San Diego metro area and the nation as a whole.

Chula Vista Renter Confidence Survey

National study of renter’s satisfaction with their cities and states
Here’s how Chula Vista ranks on:
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Overall satisfaction
A-
Safety and crime rate
B-
Jobs and career opportunities
B-
Recreational activities
A-
Quality of schools
C+
Social Life
A
Weather
D
Commute time
B-
State and local taxes
B-
Public transit
C+
Pet-friendliness

Overview of Findings

Apartment List has released Chula Vista’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.

"Chula Vista renters expressed general satisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "With expensive rents in coastal cities, it comes as no surprise that cost of living is a source of dissatisfaction in Chula Vista."

Key Findings in Chula Vista include the following:

  • Chula Vista renters gave their city an A overall.

  • The highest-rated categories for Chula Vista were weather (A), safety and low crime (A-) and quality of local schools (A-).

  • The areas of concern to Chula Vista renters are affordability and commute time, which received F and D grades, respectively.

  • Chula Vista earned similar scores compared to other cities in California like San Diego (A-) and Sunnyvale (A), but earned higher marks than Los Angeles (C+), San Jose (C) and Long Beach (C+).

  • Chula Vista did relatively well compared to cities nationwide, including Houston (B+), Tucson (D) and Miami (C+).

  • The top rated cities nationwide for renter satisfaction include Scottsdale, AZ, Irvine, CA, Boulder, CO and Ann Arbor, MI. The lowest rated cities include Tallahassee, FL, Stockton, CA, Dayton, OH, Detroit, MI and Newark, NJ.

    For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.

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Living in Chula Vista, CA

If you like lemonade, you're going to love Chula Vista, the "Lemon Capital of the World"! For those who prefer to avoid puckering, no worries — Chula Vista also means “beautiful view” in Spanish, and, wow, does it deliver! Surrounded by mountains on the east and nestled against the Pacific Ocean to the west, this gem has plenty of options for your next apartment rental.

Located about 7 miles south of downtown San Diego, Chula Vista is a beautiful city that is known for its stunning beaches and gorgeous weather

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Sources:
  • School data: GreatSchools
  • Crime data: CrimeIndex (U.S.) provided by Precisely used data sourced from Precisely, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and various law enforcement agencies. These organizations do not accept responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the data used in this product.
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