Average Rent in Chula Vista, CA
14 apartment buildings, 52 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,721/mo
Cheapest
$1,807/mo
Properties
14
Units
52
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 14 properties in Chula Vista, CA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Chula Vista, CA Rent Prices
All 14 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Eucalyptus Grove Apartments
67 E Flower St, Chula Vista, CA 91910, USA
Casa Victoria Apartments
667 F St, Chula Vista, CA 91910, USA
Palmera
1225 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91911, USA
The Broadway
260 - 268 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91910, USA
Azul Chula Vista
310 K St, Chula Vista, CA 91911, USA
Vista Lane
1440 2nd Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91911, USA
CFL Realty & Property Management
669 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91910, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eucalyptus Grove Apartments 67 E Flower St, Chula Vista, CA 91910, USA | $1,807 | $2,064 | $3.30 | 3.9 (340) | 3 |
| 2 | Casa Victoria Apartments 667 F St, Chula Vista, CA 91910, USA | $1,825 | $1,825 | $2.81 | 3.6 (36) | 1 |
| 3 | Palmera 1225 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91911, USA | $1,977 | $2,187 | $3.00 | 4.6 (43) | 12 |
| 4 | The Broadway 260 - 268 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91910, USA | $2,195 | $2,395 | $3.35 | 5 (13) | 3 |
| 5 | Azul Chula Vista 310 K St, Chula Vista, CA 91911, USA | $2,207 | $2,737 | $2.41 | 4.3 (16) | 2 |
| 6 | Vista Lane 1440 2nd Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91911, USA | $2,240 | $2,240 | $2.49 | 4.5 (44) | 1 |
| 7 | CFL Realty & Property Management 669 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91910, USA | $2,299 | $2,299 | $2.93 | 4.6 (9) | 1 |
Explore Each Property
Eucalyptus Grove Apartments
3.9 (340)67 E Flower St, Chula Vista, CA 91910, USA
Casa Victoria Apartments
3.6 (36)667 F St, Chula Vista, CA 91910, USA
Palmera
4.6 (43)1225 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91911, USA
The Broadway
5 (13)260 - 268 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91910, USA
Azul Chula Vista
4.3 (16)310 K St, Chula Vista, CA 91911, USA
Vista Lane
4.5 (44)1440 2nd Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91911, USA
Chula Vista, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Chula Vista, CA is $2,721 per month, based on 52 units across 14 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,807 at Eucalyptus Grove Apartments to $3,000 at Tyco Property Management Company.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,302/mo | $1,807/mo | 3 |
| 1 Bed | $2,291/mo | $1,825/mo | 21 |
| 2 Bed | $3,115/mo | $2,240/mo | 24 |
| 3 Bed | $2,921/mo | $2,207/mo | 4 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Chula Vista, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Chula Vista, CA averages $2,291/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,115/mo. At the local median household income of $105,173, that works out to 31% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Chula Vista, CA at $2,122/mo. The current tracked market average runs 28% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Chula Vista, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in San Diego
Demand in the San Diego rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- Sharp HealthCare
- Scripps Health
- Naval Base San Diego
Mean one-way commute in Chula Vista, CA is 29 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Chula Vista, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$109,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,721/mo.
Comfortable income
$131,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,807/mo), you need to earn at least $72,000/year.
Median household income in Chula Vista, CA is $105,173 , about 19% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Chula Vista, CA
Overall prices in Chula Vista, CA runs above the national average by about 11% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 110.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Chula Vista, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,721 |
| Utilities | $799 |
| Groceries | $552 |
| Transportation | $1,904 |
| Healthcare | $929 |
| Other goods and services | $1,486 |
| Estimated total | $8,391/mo |
Population
275,030
Median household income
$105,173
Census median rent
$2,122/mo
Rent as % of income
34.3%
Median age
37.0
Mean commute
29 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Compare
Nearby cities in California
How Chula Vista, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Chula Vista, CA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,823 | +4% | 44 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,172 | +17% | 25 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,342 | -14% | 24 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,540 | -7% | 24 |
| Oakland, CA | $3,486 | +28% | 20 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,867 | +5% | 17 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Chula Vista, CA?
The average rent in Chula Vista, CA is $2,721 per month, based on 52 units across 14 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Chula Vista, CA?
The lowest available rent in Chula Vista, CA starts at $1,807 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Chula Vista, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Chula Vista, CA average $2,291/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,825/mo across 21 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Chula Vista, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Chula Vista, CA average $3,115/mo. Units start from $2,240/mo across 24 units currently listed.
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