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Average Rent in Chula Vista, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 20 apartment communities in Chula Vista, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,526/mo
Lowest Available
$1,400/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
20
tracked daily
Units Listed
108
available now
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Rent by Neighborhood in Chula Vista, CA
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| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chula Vista 91910 | $2,648 | ▼ $80 | $1,929 | 6 | 49 |
| Chula Vista 91911 | $2,425 | ▼ $238 | $1,400 | 14 | 59 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Chula Vista, CA?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Chula Vista, CA is $2,526 per month across 20 apartment communities and 108 available units.
The most affordable option is Vista Knolls Apartments starting at $1,400/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $2,003/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $2,310/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,789/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $3,250/mo.
Prices range from $1,400 to $3,357 per month. The most common price point is the $2,200 range, where 23 units are currently listed.
Chula Vista, CA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $2,521 | - | 11 |
| June 2026 | $2,538 | +$17 | 10 |
| July 2026 | $2,702 | +$164 | 12 |
| August 2026 | $2,628 | -$74 | 12 |
| September 2026 | $2,670 | +$42 | 12 |
| October 2026 | $2,558 | -$112 | 23 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Chula Vista, CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Chula Vista, CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Knolls Apartments | $1,400/mo | $1,749/mo | 4 | 5 |
| Park Palomar Apartments | $1,750/mo | $2,000/mo | 2 | 2.3 |
| Costa Fina Apartments | $1,775/mo | $1,805/mo | 4 | 3 |
| Orange Glen Apartments | $1,895/mo | $1,961/mo | 5 | 2.6 |
| Eucalyptus Grove Apartments | $1,929/mo | $2,351/mo | 6 | 3.9 |
| Point Bonita Apartment Homes | $1,954/mo | $2,609/mo | 13 | 4.5 |
| Seawind Apartments | $1,995/mo | $2,417/mo | 3 | 2.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Chula Vista, CA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$101,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,526/mo.
Comfortable income
$121,000/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 13% 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) | $2,526 |
| Utilities | $799 |
| Groceries | $552 |
| Transportation | $1,904 |
| Healthcare | $929 |
| Other goods and services | $1,486 |
| Estimated total | $8,196/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.
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