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Rental Market Trends in Chula Vista, CA

What is the average rent in Chula Vista, CA?

$2,156/month

Average Rent

654 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.9%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Chula Vista, CA is $2,156 per month. This is 33% higher than the national average rent price of $1,626/month, making Chula Vista one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Chula Vista, you can expect to pay about $1,825 per month for a studio, $2,156 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,670 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,664 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,825/month
449 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,156/month
654 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,670/month
958 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,664/month
1,366 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,684/month
692 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,921/month
803 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,261/month
1,370 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,355/month
2,242 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,263/month
593 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,440/month
982 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,727/month
1,150 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,570/month
589 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,717/month
1,185 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,940/month
1,471 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,505/month
1,859 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Chula Vista, CA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.9%, which averages out to $18 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Chula Vista, CA
Last Updated March 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Chula Vista, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
3% $700 - $1,000/month
20% $1,001 - $1,500/month
23% $1,501 - $2,000/month
54% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Chula Vista?

Based on current rent prices, Otay Town, Castle Park and Harborside are the most affordable neighborhoods in Chula Vista.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Otay Town
$2,076/month
650 Sq Ft
Castle Park
$2,077/month
661 Sq Ft
Harborside
$2,140/month
644 Sq Ft
Hilltop
$2,313/month
644 Sq Ft
Montebello Heights
$2,326/month
652 Sq Ft
Sunny Vista
$2,332/month
650 Sq Ft
Rancho-Del Rey
$2,402/month
718 Sq Ft
North Chula Vista
$2,407/month
637 Sq Ft
Rosebank
$2,434/month
680 Sq Ft
Downtown Chula Vista
$2,490/month
644 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Chula Vista?

Based on current rent prices, Otay Ranch, East Chula Vista and Escaya are the most expensive neighborhoods in Chula Vista.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Otay Ranch
$2,946/month
796 Sq Ft
East Chula Vista
$2,873/month
791 Sq Ft
Escaya
$2,839/month
756 Sq Ft
First Mosaic Condominiums
$2,832/month
739 Sq Ft
Hillsborough at Otay Ranch
$2,817/month
778 Sq Ft
Eastlake Land Swap
$2,799/month
764 Sq Ft
The Summit at Eastlake
$2,799/month
764 Sq Ft
Windingwalk
$2,799/month
764 Sq Ft
Otay Ranch Village
$2,693/month
777 Sq Ft
Verde Park
$2,651/month
658 Sq Ft

Which Chula Vista neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Chula Vista with the most apartments available are Otay Ranch, Downtown Chula Vista and Harborside .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Otay Ranch
$2,946/month
796 Sq Ft
Downtown Chula Vista
$2,490/month
644 Sq Ft
Harborside
$2,140/month
644 Sq Ft
Hilltop
$2,313/month
644 Sq Ft
Montebello Heights
$2,326/month
652 Sq Ft
Sunny Vista
$2,332/month
650 Sq Ft
First Mosaic Condominiums
$2,832/month
739 Sq Ft
Otay Town
$2,076/month
650 Sq Ft
Castle Park
$2,077/month
661 Sq Ft
East Chula Vista
$2,873/month
791 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Chula Vista, CA?

Because the average rent in Chula Vista is $2,156, you’ll want to make about $7,186 per month or $86,232 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Apartment Averages

Otay Town

Chula Vista, CA

Otay Ranch

Chula Vista, CA

Studio
-
$2,424/month
One Bedroom
$1,888/month
$2,750/month
Two Bedroom
$2,210/month
$3,425/month
Three Bedroom
$1,369/month
$4,170/month
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Artisan at the Village of Escaya

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$2,503 - $3,893 Total Monthly Price

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$2,668 - $4,168 Total Monthly Price

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Enclave Town Center

1445 Town Center Dr,
Chula Vista, CA 91915

$2,399 - $3,841

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Property Management Companies in Chula Vista, CA

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Hanken Cono Assad & Co., Inc.
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    Communities

  • 3,042

    Units

  • 8

    Cities

12 Communities in Chula Vista
R.A. Snyder Properties, Inc.
R.A. Snyder Properties, Inc.
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  • 4,383

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10 Communities in Chula Vista
FairGrove Property Management
FairGrove Property Management
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    Communities

  • 2,354

    Units

  • 16

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8 Communities in Chula Vista
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    Communities

  • 472

    Units

  • 2

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5 Communities in Chula Vista
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  • 10,116

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  • 38

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4 Communities in Chula Vista
CONAM Management Corporation
CONAM Management Corporation
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  • 29,078

    Units

  • 84

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3 Communities in Chula Vista
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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