Average Rent in Chula Vista, CA
22 apartment buildings, 92 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Chula Vista, CACheapest
$1,400/mo
Park Palomar Apartments
Properties
22
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Units
92
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Rent Price Breakdown
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Chula Vista, CA Rent Prices
All 22 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Park Palomar Apartments
244 Palomar St C50, Chula Vista, CA 91911, USA
Costa Fina Apartments
1255 & 1271 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91911, USA
Orange Glen Apartments
307 Orange Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91911, USA
Eucalyptus Grove Apartments
67 E Flower St, Chula Vista, CA 91910, USA
Point Bonita Apartment Homes
250 Bonita Glen Dr, Chula Vista, CA 91910, USA
Seawind Apartments
1067 4th Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91911, USA
Palmera
1225 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91911, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Park Palomar Apartments 244 Palomar St C50, Chula Vista, CA 91911, USA | $1,750 | $2,000 | $3.50/ft² | 2.3 (51) | 2 |
| 2 | Costa Fina Apartments 1255 & 1271 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91911, USA | $1,775 | $1,798 | $3.60/ft² | 3 (27) | 3 |
| 3 | Orange Glen Apartments 307 Orange Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91911, USA | $1,895 | $1,961 | $3.33/ft² | 2.6 (11) | 5 |
| 4 | Eucalyptus Grove Apartments 67 E Flower St, Chula Vista, CA 91910, USA | $1,923 | $2,350 | $3.58/ft² | 3.9 (340) | 6 |
| 5 | Point Bonita Apartment Homes 250 Bonita Glen Dr, Chula Vista, CA 91910, USA | $1,954 | $2,562 | -- | 4.5 (350) | 13 |
| 6 | Seawind Apartments 1067 4th Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91911, USA | $1,995 | $2,417 | $3.01/ft² | 2.8 (34) | 3 |
| 7 | Palmera 1225 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91911, USA | $2,024 | $2,038 | $3.00/ft² | 4.6 (43) | 7 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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Park Palomar Apartments
2.3 (51)244 Palomar St C50, Chula Vista, CA 91911, USA
Costa Fina Apartments
3 (27)1255 & 1271 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91911, USA
Orange Glen Apartments
2.6 (11)307 Orange Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91911, USA
Eucalyptus Grove Apartments
3.9 (340)67 E Flower St, Chula Vista, CA 91910, USA
Point Bonita Apartment Homes
4.5 (350)250 Bonita Glen Dr, Chula Vista, CA 91910, USA
Seawind Apartments
2.8 (34)1067 4th Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91911, USA
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Chula Vista, CA neighborhoods
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Chula Vista, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Chula Vista, CA is $2,494 per month, based on 92 units across 22 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,400 at Park Palomar Apartments to $3,406 at Sereno.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,117/mo | $1,923/mo | 6 |
| 1 Bed | $2,268/mo | $1,750/mo | 42 |
| 2 Bed | $2,751/mo | $1,400/mo | 43 |
| 3 Bed | $3,250/mo | $3,250/mo | 1 |
Every price is a real asking rent, 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 $2,268/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,751/mo. At the local median household income of $105,173, that works out to 28% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
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 18% 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
$100,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,494/mo.
Comfortable income
$120,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,400/mo), you need to earn at least $56,000/year.
Median household income in Chula Vista, CA is $105,173 , about 12% 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) | $2,494 |
| Utilities | $799 |
| Groceries | $552 |
| Transportation | $1,904 |
| Healthcare | $929 |
| Other goods and services | $1,486 |
| Estimated total | $8,164/mo |
Population
275,030
Median household income
$105,173
Census median rent
$2,122/mo
Census rent burden
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 | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $3,308 | +33% | -0.1% | 50 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,570 | +43% | +4.8% | 34 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,866 | +15% | +0.7% | 33 |
| EL Cajon, CA | $2,584 | +4% | +25.8% | 30 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,473 | -1% | +3.4% | 25 |
| Antioch, CA | $2,411 | -3% | +2.7% | 23 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Chula Vista, CA?
The average rent in Chula Vista, CA is $2,494 per month, based on 92 units across 22 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Chula Vista, CA?
The median asking rent in Chula Vista, CA is $2,475 per month, computed from 92 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $2,494/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Chula Vista, CA?
The lowest available rent in Chula Vista, CA starts at $1,400 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Chula Vista, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Chula Vista, CA average $2,268/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,750/mo across 42 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Chula Vista, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Chula Vista, CA average $2,751/mo. Units start from $1,400/mo across 43 units currently listed.
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