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Rental Market Trends in Chula Vista, CA

What is the average rent in Chula Vista, CA?

$2,137/month

Average Rent

653 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.8%

Decrease in the Last Year

Chula Vista, CA Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Chula Vista, CA is $2,137 per month. This is 30% higher than the national average rent price of $1,644/month, making Chula Vista one of the most expensive cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Chula Vista average $1,810 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Chula Vista average $2,137 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Chula Vista average $2,683 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Chula Vista average $3,735 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,810/month
444 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,137/month
653 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,683/month
957 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,735/month
1,362 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,616/month
292 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,879/month
895 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,927/month
1,280 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,347/month
2,294 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,306/month
602 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,432/month
1,105 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,358/month
1,099 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,474/month
1,998 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,247/month
903 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,925/month
1,177 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,194/month
1,459 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,503/month
1,961 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.8%, which averages out to $16 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 June 2026
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Rent Ranges in Chula Vista, CA
Last Updated June 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
24% $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, Bayfront, Otay Town and Harborside are the most affordable neighborhoods in Chula Vista.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bayfront
$1,953/month
567 Sq Ft
Otay Town
$2,102/month
655 Sq Ft
Harborside
$2,108/month
641 Sq Ft
North Chula Vista
$2,142/month
616 Sq Ft
Castle Park
$2,166/month
796 Sq Ft
Otay Ranch Village
$2,287/month
718 Sq Ft
Hilltop
$2,304/month
648 Sq Ft
Rosebank
$2,401/month
666 Sq Ft
Downtown Chula Vista
$2,460/month
682 Sq Ft
Otay Ranch
$2,920/month
801 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Chula Vista?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Chula Vista
$3,252/month
852 Sq Ft
Eastlake Land Swap
$3,002/month
766 Sq Ft
Otay Ranch
$2,920/month
801 Sq Ft
Downtown Chula Vista
$2,460/month
682 Sq Ft
Rosebank
$2,401/month
666 Sq Ft
Hilltop
$2,304/month
648 Sq Ft
Otay Ranch Village
$2,287/month
718 Sq Ft
Castle Park
$2,166/month
796 Sq Ft
North Chula Vista
$2,142/month
616 Sq Ft
Harborside
$2,108/month
641 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
$2,920/month
801 Sq Ft
Downtown Chula Vista
$2,460/month
682 Sq Ft
Harborside
$2,108/month
641 Sq Ft
Hilltop
$2,304/month
648 Sq Ft
North Chula Vista
$2,142/month
616 Sq Ft
Otay Ranch Village
$2,287/month
718 Sq Ft
Castle Park
$2,166/month
796 Sq Ft
Otay Town
$2,102/month
655 Sq Ft
East Chula Vista
$3,252/month
852 Sq Ft
Rosebank
$2,401/month
666 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 $2,137, you’ll want to make about $7,123 per month or $85,476 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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Artisan at the Village of Escaya

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$2,664 - $3,414 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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6000 Luminary Dr,
Chula Vista, CA 91913

$2,664 - $4,169 Total Monthly Price

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Union Apartments

Union Apartments

245 Bonita Glen Dr,
Chula Vista, CA 91910

$2,295 - $3,195

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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 June 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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