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Rental Market Trends in Chula Vista, CA

What is the average rent in Chula Vista, CA?

$2,148/month

Average Rent

653 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Chula Vista, CA is $2,148 per month. This is 32% higher than the national average rent price of $1,624/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 $1,773 per month for a studio, $2,148 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,656 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,599 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,773/month
453 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,148/month
653 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,656/month
957 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,599/month
1,361 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,002/month
441 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,065/month
805 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,048/month
1,268 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,421/month
2,362 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,383/month
610 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,464/month
980 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,823/month
1,170 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,698/month
558 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,899/month
1,204 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,027/month
1,468 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,670/month
1,904 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.1%, which averages out to $24 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Chula Vista, CA
Last Updated January 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
19% $1,001 - $1,500/month
25% $1,501 - $2,000/month
52% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Chula Vista?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Otay Town
$2,098/month
667 Sq Ft
Harborside
$2,103/month
645 Sq Ft
Castle Park
$2,265/month
642 Sq Ft
North Chula Vista
$2,330/month
619 Sq Ft
Rosebank
$2,352/month
664 Sq Ft
Hilltop
$2,360/month
635 Sq Ft
Montebello Heights
$2,413/month
667 Sq Ft
Downtown Chula Vista
$2,439/month
643 Sq Ft
Rancho-Del Rey
$2,441/month
736 Sq Ft
Sunny Vista
$2,441/month
670 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Chula Vista?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Chula Vista
$2,947/month
776 Sq Ft
Otay Ranch
$2,944/month
788 Sq Ft
Escaya
$2,929/month
765 Sq Ft
Casa Lago Eastlake
$2,920/month
808 Sq Ft
Hillsborough at Otay Ranch
$2,873/month
836 Sq Ft
Eastlake Vistas
$2,842/month
768 Sq Ft
Verde Park
$2,645/month
658 Sq Ft
Chula Vista Sunbow
$2,566/month
724 Sq Ft
Otay Ranch Village
$2,550/month
779 Sq Ft
Sunbow
$2,538/month
731 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 East Chula Vista .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Otay Ranch
$2,944/month
788 Sq Ft
Downtown Chula Vista
$2,439/month
643 Sq Ft
East Chula Vista
$2,947/month
776 Sq Ft
Escaya
$2,929/month
765 Sq Ft
Harborside
$2,103/month
645 Sq Ft
Otay Town
$2,098/month
667 Sq Ft
Verde Park
$2,645/month
658 Sq Ft
Castle Park
$2,265/month
642 Sq Ft
North Chula Vista
$2,330/month
619 Sq Ft
Hilltop
$2,360/month
635 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 $2,148, you’ll want to make about $7,160 per month or $85,920 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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Chula Vista, CA

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Apartment Averages

Otay Town

Chula Vista, CA

East Chula Vista

Chula Vista, CA

Studio
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-
One Bedroom
$1,871/month
-
Two Bedroom
$2,182/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,373/month
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$2,695 - $2,795

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Enclave Heritage Flats

Enclave Heritage Flats

1800 Santa Carolina Rd,
Chula Vista, CA 91913

$2,474 - $4,133

1-3 Beds

Artisan at the Village of Escaya

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1151 Encanto Loop,
Chula Vista, CA 91913

$2,650 - $4,110

1-2 Beds

Backhouse Apartments

Backhouse Apartments

252 Church Ave,
Chula Vista, CA 91910

$2,375 - $2,650

1 Bed

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Hanken Cono Assad & Co., Inc.
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  • 3,042

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R.A. Snyder Properties, Inc.
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  • 472

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  • 28,317

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Methodology

† 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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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