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Average Rent in Chula Vista, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 10 apartment communities in Chula Vista, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,010/mo
▲ +8.6% from last month
Lowest Available
$2,299/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
10
tracked daily
Units Listed
30
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Chula Vista, CA
15 listed units across 3 buildings offering 2 bed units in Chula Vista, CA dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $141/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urbana Chula Vista | Unit 16, P2 | $3,950 | $3,538 | $412 |
| Urbana Chula Vista | Unit 13, B4 | $3,700 | $3,317 | $383 |
| Urbana Chula Vista | Unit 15, B6 | $3,630 | $3,392 | $238 |
| Urbana Chula Vista | Unit 8, B15 | $3,480 | $3,305 | $175 |
| Urbana Chula Vista | Unit 9, B15 | $3,330 | $3,155 | $175 |
| Urbana Chula Vista | Unit 15, P2 | $3,498 | $3,358 | $140 |
| Urbana Chula Vista | Unit 14, B6 | $3,414 | $3,292 | $122 |
| Urbana Chula Vista | Unit 13, B6 | $3,414 | $3,314 | $100 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Chula Vista, CA
Compare average rent across Chula Vista, CA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chula Vista 91911 | $2,690 | ▲ $190 | $2,005 | 5 | 16 |
| Chula Vista 91910 | $2,678 | ▲ $245 | $1,625 | 10 | 54 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Chula Vista, CA?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Chula Vista, CA is $3,010 per month across 10 apartment communities and 30 available units. Rents have increased $220 (8.6%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is CFL Realty & Property Management starting at $2,299/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $3,010/mo.
Prices range from $2,299 to $3,538 per month. The most common price point is the $3,000 range, where 9 units are currently listed.
Chula Vista, CA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $2,597 | - | 9 |
| June 2026 | $2,634 | +$37 | 8 |
| July 2026 | $2,763 | +$129 | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CFL Realty & Property Management | $2,299/mo | $2,299/mo | 1 | 4.6 |
| Eucalyptus Grove Apartments | $2,551/mo | $2,564/mo | 2 | 3.9 |
| Sereno | $2,671/mo | $2,671/mo | 1 | 4.3 |
| Point Bonita Apartment Homes | $2,720/mo | $3,000/mo | 7 | 4.5 |
| Palmera | $2,767/mo | $2,805/mo | 2 | 4.6 |
| C + C Flats | $2,799/mo | $2,847/mo | 2 | 5 |
| Sunbow Villas | $2,826/mo | $3,018/mo | 3 | 4.5 |
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
$120,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,010/mo.
Comfortable income
$144,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,299/mo), you need to earn at least $92,000/year.
Median household income in Chula Vista, CA is $105,173 , about 27% 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) | $3,010 |
| Utilities | $799 |
| Groceries | $552 |
| Transportation | $1,904 |
| Healthcare | $929 |
| Other goods and services | $1,486 |
| Estimated total | $8,680/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.
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