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Rental Market Trends in Chula Vista, CA

What is the average rent in Chula Vista, CA?

$2,140/month

Average Rent

653 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.6%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Chula Vista, CA is $2,140 per month. This is 30% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/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 $1,824 per month for a studio, $2,140 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,679 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,654 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,824/month
451 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,140/month
653 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,679/month
958 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,654/month
1,367 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,785/month
312 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,815/month
893 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,167/month
1,226 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,568/month
2,127 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,115/month
534 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,441/month
979 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,494/month
1,299 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,718/month
1,205 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,011/month
1,517 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,299/month
1,798 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.6%, which averages out to $13 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 April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Chula Vista, CA
Last Updated April 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
53% 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, Castle Park, Harborside and Otay Town are the most affordable neighborhoods in Chula Vista.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Castle Park
$2,081/month
608 Sq Ft
Harborside
$2,092/month
636 Sq Ft
Otay Town
$2,098/month
640 Sq Ft
North Chula Vista
$2,148/month
608 Sq Ft
Sunny Vista
$2,288/month
648 Sq Ft
Hilltop
$2,296/month
651 Sq Ft
Montebello Heights
$2,296/month
651 Sq Ft
Rosebank
$2,403/month
665 Sq Ft
Sunbow
$2,480/month
725 Sq Ft
Chula Vista Sunbow
$2,523/month
724 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Chula Vista?

Based on current rent prices, East Chula Vista, First Mosaic Condominiums and Verde Park are the most expensive neighborhoods in Chula Vista.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Chula Vista
$3,045/month
808 Sq Ft
First Mosaic Condominiums
$2,956/month
783 Sq Ft
Verde Park
$2,949/month
722 Sq Ft
Otay Ranch
$2,915/month
799 Sq Ft
Hillsborough at Otay Ranch
$2,898/month
826 Sq Ft
Escaya
$2,888/month
762 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
$2,615/month
786 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 First Mosaic Condominiums .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Otay Ranch
$2,915/month
799 Sq Ft
Downtown Chula Vista
$2,552/month
689 Sq Ft
First Mosaic Condominiums
$2,956/month
783 Sq Ft
Harborside
$2,092/month
636 Sq Ft
Hilltop
$2,296/month
651 Sq Ft
Montebello Heights
$2,296/month
651 Sq Ft
Sunny Vista
$2,288/month
648 Sq Ft
North Chula Vista
$2,148/month
608 Sq Ft
Otay Town
$2,098/month
640 Sq Ft
Castle Park
$2,081/month
608 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 $2,140, you’ll want to make about $7,133 per month or $85,596 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.

City

Chula Vista, CA

2,476 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Chula Vista, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Castle Park

Chula Vista, CA

East Chula Vista

Chula Vista, CA

Studio
$797/month
-
One Bedroom
$1,771/month
-
Two Bedroom
$2,207/month
-
Three Bedroom
$2,720/month
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Apartment communities in Chula Vista we think you'll love

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Del Oro on Broadway

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Chula Vista, CA 91911

$2,495 - $3,370

1-2 Beds

Luminary at Cota Vera

Luminary at Cota Vera

6000 Luminary Dr,
Chula Vista, CA 91913

$2,613 - $4,168 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds

Artisan at the Village of Escaya

Artisan at the Village of Escaya

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Chula Vista, CA 91913

$2,643 - $3,918 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds

Union Apartments

Union Apartments

245 Bonita Glen Dr,
Chula Vista, CA 91910

$2,295 - $3,195

Studio - 2 Beds

Property Management Companies in Chula Vista, CA

Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,487

    Communities

  • 959,427

    Units

  • 891

    Cities

26 Communities in Chula Vista
Hanken Cono Assad & Co., Inc.
Hanken Cono Assad & Co., Inc.
  • 24

    Communities

  • 3,042

    Units

  • 8

    Cities

12 Communities in Chula Vista
R.A. Snyder Properties, Inc.
R.A. Snyder Properties, Inc.
  • 54

    Communities

  • 4,425

    Units

  • 15

    Cities

10 Communities in Chula Vista
FairGrove Property Management
FairGrove Property Management
  • 28

    Communities

  • 2,237

    Units

  • 14

    Cities

7 Communities in Chula Vista
Property West Residential
Property West Residential
  • 12

    Communities

  • 472

    Units

  • 2

    Cities

5 Communities in Chula Vista
CONAM Management Corporation
CONAM Management Corporation
  • 170

    Communities

  • 29,662

    Units

  • 86

    Cities

4 Communities in Chula Vista
Sunrise Management
Sunrise Management
  • 92

    Communities

  • 10,332

    Units

  • 38

    Cities

4 Communities in Chula Vista
F&F Income Properties
F&F Income Properties
  • 12

    Communities

  • 478

    Units

  • 7

    Cities

4 Communities in Chula Vista

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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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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