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Rental Market Trends in Chula Vista, CA

What is the average rent in Chula Vista, CA?

$2,138/month

Average Rent

653 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.7%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Chula Vista, CA is $2,138 per month. This is 31% higher than the national average rent price of $1,631/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 $1,797 per month for a studio, $2,138 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,632 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,551 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,797/month
453 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,138/month
653 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,632/month
957 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,551/month
1,360 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,675/month
645 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,145/month
851 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,153/month
1,317 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,190/month
2,352 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,261/month
541 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,362/month
1,036 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,479/month
1,165 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,240/month
1,987 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,503/month
453 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,301/month
1,123 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,769/month
1,514 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,632/month
1,751 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.7%, which averages out to $14 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 December 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Chula Vista, CA
Last Updated December 2025
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

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Chula Vista?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Chula Vista
$2,121/month
617 Sq Ft
Otay Town
$2,141/month
668 Sq Ft
Harborside
$2,195/month
668 Sq Ft
Castle Park
$2,370/month
663 Sq Ft
Hilltop
$2,397/month
656 Sq Ft
Downtown Chula Vista
$2,401/month
655 Sq Ft
Montebello Heights
$2,407/month
668 Sq Ft
Sunny Vista
$2,440/month
671 Sq Ft
Rancho-Del Rey
$2,446/month
741 Sq Ft
Rosebank
$2,448/month
677 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
$2,932/month
791 Sq Ft
East Chula Vista
$2,914/month
778 Sq Ft
Escaya
$2,907/month
764 Sq Ft
Eastlake Vistas
$2,696/month
808 Sq Ft
Casa Lago Eastlake
$2,696/month
808 Sq Ft
Hillsborough at Otay Ranch
$2,688/month
772 Sq Ft
Otay Ranch Village
$2,622/month
776 Sq Ft
First Mosaic Condominiums
$2,622/month
744 Sq Ft
Verde Park
$2,569/month
645 Sq Ft
Sunbow
$2,509/month
727 Sq Ft

Which Chula Vista neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Otay Ranch
$2,932/month
791 Sq Ft
East Chula Vista
$2,914/month
778 Sq Ft
Downtown Chula Vista
$2,401/month
655 Sq Ft
Harborside
$2,195/month
668 Sq Ft
Escaya
$2,907/month
764 Sq Ft
Otay Town
$2,141/month
668 Sq Ft
Verde Park
$2,569/month
645 Sq Ft
Castle Park
$2,370/month
663 Sq Ft
Hilltop
$2,397/month
656 Sq Ft
North Chula Vista
$2,121/month
617 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 $2,138, you’ll want to make about $7,126 per month or $85,512 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

North Chula Vista

Chula Vista, CA

Otay Ranch

Chula Vista, CA

Studio
$1,121/month
$2,287/month
One Bedroom
$1,583/month
$2,706/month
Two Bedroom
$1,955/month
$3,383/month
Three Bedroom
$2,161/month
$3,993/month
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Apartment communities in Chula Vista we think you'll love

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1800 Santa Carolina Rd,
Chula Vista, CA 91913

$2,625 - $4,313

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Hanken Cono Assad & Co., Inc.
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    Units

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R.A. Snyder Properties, Inc.
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  • 2,458

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  • 472

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  • 30,463

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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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