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Highlights

  • Private balcony
  • On-site laundry
  • Off-street parking
  • Open living area
  • Spacious bedroom
  • No smoking

Location

351 I St, Chula Vista, CA 91910, USA|Central Chula Vista
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Management

Fairgrove Property Management

Leasing office

(619) 625-6277

Property Overview

Villa Serena offers strong overall value with an expert rating of 8.6/10, highlighted by a perfect 10/10 price rating and top-tier 9/10 scores for both amenities and location, including proximity to a top-rated high school. Renters can expect convenient features such as a private balcony, on-site laundry, off-street parking, an open living area, and a spacious bedroom in a no‑smoking setting, supported by an 8/10 trustworthiness rating and excellent value-for-money in the local market.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Villa Serena is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Villa Serena has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • High school nearby
  • Laundry available on site

Floor plans

1/11 bed1 bath650 sqft$1,599 /mo1 unit availableWelcome home to this inviting 2nd floor 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment nestled in a quiet, well-maintained property in the heart of Chula Vista. Enjoy the comfort of a spacious bedroom, an open living area filled with natural light, and your own private balcony—perfect for relaxing or enjoying your morning coffee. INCLUDES: - Private balcony - On-site laundry - Off-street parking Our qualification standard is: - 2.5x rent as provable household monthly income - 650 credit score or higher - Move in within 14 days of notice of approval with deposit Tours can be scheduled daily from 9 AM to 4:30 PM. Contact Raul at (619) 625-6277 to schedule today! ADDITIONAL INFO: - No smoking - Tenants pay all utilities Fairgrove Property Management is committed to compliance with Fair Housing laws. You can visit our website to learn more about our rental criteria and application process. Actual product and specifications may vary in dimension or detail. Prices and availability are subject to change without notice. DRE #01125540.

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Amenities for Villa Serena

Apartment Amenities

BalconyLaminate Flooring
Private Balcony

Building

Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Off-Street Parking
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

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Applicants

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Building details

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About Villa Serena

HomeApartments in Chula VistaCentral Chula Vista Villa Serena

Welcome home to this inviting 2nd floor 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment nestled in a quiet, well-maintained property in the heart of Chula Vista. Enjoy the comfort of a spacious bedroom, an open living area filled with natural light, and your own private balcony—perfect for relaxing or enjoying your morning coffee. INCLUDES: - Private balcony - On-site laundry - Off-street parking Our qualification standard is: - 2.5x rent as provable household monthly income - 650 credit score or higher - Move in within 14 days of notice of approval with deposit Tours can be scheduled daily from 9 AM to 4:30 PM. Contact Raul at (619) 625-6277 to schedule today! ADDITIONAL INFO: - No smoking - Tenants pay all utilities Fairgrove Property Management is committed to compliance with Fair Housing laws. You can visit our website to learn more about our rental criteria and application process. Actual product and specifications may vary in dimension or detail. Prices and availability are subject to change without notice. DRE #01125540.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Villa Serena is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Villa Serena has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Villa Serena
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Villa Serena offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Villa Serena goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including off-street parking. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Villa Serena receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Villa Serena is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Villa Serena does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Villa Serena compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in Central Chula Vista

1-bedroom apartments at Villa Serena cost about 16% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Central Chula Vista.

Median rents as of May 9 2026.
Central Chula Vista
Chula Vista
A table of studio rental data trends in Chula Vista
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,813
June 2024$1,590
July 2024$1,599
August 2024$1,526
September 2024$1,700
October 2024$1,766
November 2024$1,777
December 2024$1,760
January 2025$1,804
February 2025$1,730
March 2025$1,653
April 2025$1,665
May 2025$1,707
June 2025$1,596
July 2025$1,706
August 2025$1,824
September 2025$1,886
October 2025$1,931
November 2025$1,959
December 2025$1,945
January 2026$1,876
February 2026$1,810
March 2026$1,856
April 2026$1,899
May 2026$1,850
A table of studio rental data trends in Central Chula Vista
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,725
June 2024$1,564
July 2024$1,651
August 2024$1,551
September 2024$1,763
October 2024$1,795
November 2024$1,711
February 2025$1,545
March 2025$1,545
May 2025$1,825
August 2025$1,667
September 2025$1,690
October 2025$1,579
November 2025$1,685
December 2025$1,713
March 2026$1,550

Affordability calculator

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $63,960 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,599.
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Schools near Villa Serena

Davila Day

540 g st

chula vista, CA, 91910

K-8Public

Vista Square Elementary School

540 g st

chula vista, CA, 91910

K-6Public
C+

Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary

1145 camino del prado

chula vista, CA, 91915

K-6Public

SBUSD Virtual Academy

525 third st

imperial beach, CA, 91932

K-6Public
C-

Saburo Muraoka Elementary School

1644 santa alexia ave

chula vista, CA, 91915

K-6Public
A-
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Neighborhood

Central Chula Vista | Chula Vista, CA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Chula Vista near 351 I St

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

4/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 351 I St, Chula Vista

Groceries

6/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

7/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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