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Rental Market Trends in Chula Vista, CA

Updated July 2026

The average rent in Chula Vista, CA is $2,167/month.

Rent in Chula Vista is 30% higher than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.

$2,167/month

Average Rent

653 Sq Ft

Average Size

+0.8%

Change / Year

2,368

Available Apartments

Chula Vista rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Chula Vista average $1,875 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Chula Vista average $2,167 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Chula Vista average $2,689 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Chula Vista average $3,724 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,875/month
453 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,167/month
653 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,689/month
957 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,724/month
1,362 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,970/month
441 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,951/month
778 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,142/month
1,428 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,366/month
2,296 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,292/month
614 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,424/month
1,166 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,856/month
1,309 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,493/month
520 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,979/month
1,209 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,808/month
1,481 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,460/month
1,724 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Chula Vista, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.8%, which averages out to $17 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Chula Vista, CA

July 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
18% $1,001 - $1,500/month
25% $1,501 - $2,000/month
54% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

  • Most Affordable
  • Most Expensive
  • Most Available

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Chula Vista?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Harborside
$2,089/month
633 Sq Ft
Otay Town
$2,126/month
651 Sq Ft
Castle Park
$2,151/month
650 Sq Ft
North Chula Vista
$2,168/month
610 Sq Ft
Hilltop
$2,356/month
645 Sq Ft
Downtown Chula Vista
$2,382/month
671 Sq Ft
Rosebank
$2,467/month
667 Sq Ft
Rancho-Del Rey
$2,534/month
742 Sq Ft
Sunbow
$2,552/month
726 Sq Ft
Otay Ranch Village
$2,564/month
767 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Chula Vista?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Otay Ranch
$2,947/month
800 Sq Ft
East Chula Vista
$2,930/month
845 Sq Ft
Otay Ranch Village
$2,564/month
767 Sq Ft
Sunbow
$2,552/month
726 Sq Ft
Rancho-Del Rey
$2,534/month
742 Sq Ft
Rosebank
$2,467/month
667 Sq Ft
Downtown Chula Vista
$2,382/month
671 Sq Ft
Hilltop
$2,356/month
645 Sq Ft
North Chula Vista
$2,168/month
610 Sq Ft
Castle Park
$2,151/month
650 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 Hilltop .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Otay Ranch
$2,947/month
800 Sq Ft
Downtown Chula Vista
$2,382/month
671 Sq Ft
Hilltop
$2,356/month
645 Sq Ft
Harborside
$2,089/month
633 Sq Ft
Castle Park
$2,151/month
650 Sq Ft
North Chula Vista
$2,168/month
610 Sq Ft
Otay Town
$2,126/month
651 Sq Ft
Otay Ranch Village
$2,564/month
767 Sq Ft
Rosebank
$2,467/month
667 Sq Ft
East Chula Vista
$2,930/month
845 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 $2,167, you’ll want to make about $7,223 per month or $86,676 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

2,368 Available Apartments for Rent

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

Use the tool below to compare Chula Vista, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Harborside

Chula Vista, CA

Otay Ranch

Chula Vista, CA

Studio
$1,867/month
$2,403/month
One Bedroom
$1,972/month
$2,723/month
Two Bedroom
$2,572/month
$3,471/month
Three Bedroom
$2,951/month
$4,174/month
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Apartment Communities in Chula Vista We Think You'll Love

Del Oro on Broadway

Del Oro on Broadway

986 Broadway,
Chula Vista, CA 91911

1-2 Beds | $2,595 - $3,370

Luminary at Cota Vera

Luminary at Cota Vera

6000 Luminary Dr,
Chula Vista, CA 91913

1-2 Beds | $2,599 - $4,169

Artisan at the Village of Escaya

Artisan at the Village of Escaya

1151 Encanto Loop,
Chula Vista, CA 91913

1-2 Beds | $2,616 - $3,346

Enclave Heritage Flats

Enclave Heritage Flats

1800 Santa Carolina Rd,
Chula Vista, CA 91913

1-3 Beds | $2,677 - $6,895

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Chula Vista?

The average rent in Chula Vista is $2,167 per month, which is 30.3% higher than the national average of $1,663.

What is the average rent for a house in Chula Vista?

The average rent for a house in Chula Vista, CA is $4,142 per month.

What is the average rent for a townhome in Chula Vista?

The average rent for a townhome in Chula Vista, CA is $3,979 per month.

What is the average rent for a condo in Chula Vista?

The average rent for a condo in Chula Vista, CA is $2,292 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Chula Vista?

Rents in Chula Vista, CA are increasing, with prices up 0.8% year-over-year and $17 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Chula Vista?

In Chula Vista, CA, 54% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States California Chula Vista Rental Trends

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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