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Last updated on June 30, 2026
Average rent in
Chula Vista, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 30, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Chula Vista rent stands today
Chula Vista, CA rent slipped 4.8% year over year, with a current median of $3,000/month. Renters today are paying $105 less per month on average than last year, despite a 1.4% rise month over month as the market shows some recent upward movement.
Vs. national rents
Chula Vista runs roughly 1.5× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among pricier coastal metros. The market has 236 total rentals, offering a moderate inventory for renters in the area.
Price ranges
Studios in Chula Vista sit around $1,800/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,950/month, and 2-bedrooms around $2,807/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,795/month and 4+ bedrooms at $4,895/month. Houses rent for a median of $3,900/month, while apartments are around $2,400/month, reflecting distinct price tiers by property type.
Neighborhood spotlight
Bella Lago rents fell 61.5% year over year to $3,849/month across 18 rentals, and Eastlake Woods dropped 81.0% to $3,716/month with 16 rentals. These steep local declines contrast with the citywide 4.8% slip, showing a concentrated cooldown in specific neighborhoods.
Median rent
Median rent in Chula Vista
$3,000/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Chula Vista is $3,000 per month as of June 2026. This is 54% above the national average rent, or $1,050 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chula Vista
236
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Chula Vista rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Chula Vista, CA
Average rent prices in Chula Vista have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Chula Vista, CA
Rent prices in Chula Vista vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chula Vista is $2,400, whereas a house costs $3,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Chula Vista run $1,950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,695.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,800 |  6% | 23% | |
1 bedroom | $1,950 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,807 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $3,795 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $4,895 | 1% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Castle Park | $2,322 | |
Central Chula Vista | $2,300 | |
Eastlake Greens | $3,680 | |
Harborside | $2,360 | |
North Chula Vista | $2,188 | |
Otay Ranch | $3,995 | |
Otay Ranch Village | $3,450 | |
Otay Town | $2,210 | |
Rancho Del Rey | $2,907 | |
Sunbowl | $3,322 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,400 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,000 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,900 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,550 | 32% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
23%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,807
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,795
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,895
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
Central Chula Vista
Average rent
$2,300
Otay Ranch
Average rent
$3,995
Eastlake Greens
Average rent
$3,680
Harborside
Average rent
$2,360
North Chula Vista
Average rent
$2,188
Otay Ranch Village
Average rent
$3,450
Castle Park
Average rent
$2,322
Rancho Del Rey
Average rent
$2,907
Otay Town
Average rent
$2,210
Sunbowl
Average rent
$3,322
Apartments
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
32%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Chula Vista, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Chula Vista, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Chula Vista and Bonita by all bedroom counts and property types.
Chula Vista
54%higher than the national median
49%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chula Vista, CA is 3% higher than the median rent in Bonita, CA.
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22%Discover rentals in Chula Vista, CA
5d+ ago
North Chula Vista house for rent in Chula Vista
255 E St, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Studio
1 bath
$850
House for rent
Available Jun 22
5d+ ago
Rancho - Del Rey house for rent in Chula Vista
567 Vista Miranda, Chula Vista, CA 91910
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
1d ago
393 Montgomery St, Chula Vista, CA 91911
2 beds
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
4d ago
238 Davidson St, Chula Vista, CA 91910
2 beds
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Bella Lago house for rent in Chula Vista
3193 Corte Carlazzo, Chula Vista, CA 91914
4 beds
3 baths
$10,000
House for rent
1d ago
Sunbowl townhouse for rent in Chula Vista
777 Abby Dr #2, Chula Vista, CA 91911
4 beds
3 baths
$9,550
House for rent
Available Jul 10
5d+ ago
Rancho - Del Rey house for rent in Chula Vista
725 Terra Nova Dr #NA, Chula Vista, CA 91910
4 beds
3 baths
$9,300
House for rent
Available Jun 22
5d+ ago
Rancho - Del Rey house for rent in Chula Vista
402 Milagrosa Cir, Chula Vista, CA 91910
5 beds
4.5 baths
$8,500
House for rent
2h ago
Verified
2816 Cielo Circulo, Chula Vista, CA 91915
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,580–$8,986
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
1310 Santa Rita St, Chula Vista, CA 91913
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,317–$3,779
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1486 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91911
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
2816 Cielo Circulo, Chula Vista, CA 91915
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,580–$8,986
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
1310 Santa Rita St, Chula Vista, CA 91913
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,317–$3,779
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,275
$2,948
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Jun 3
23h ago
Verified
602 Anita St, Chula Vista, CA 91911
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
1310 Santa Rita St, Chula Vista, CA 91913
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,317–$3,779
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chula Vista
2 beds
2 baths
$3,175
House for rent
5d+ ago
Eastlake Greens condo for rent in Chula Vista
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,275
$2,948
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Jun 3
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Frequently asked questions for Chula Vista, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Chula Vista rental market.
How much is rent in Chula Vista?
The average rent in Chula Vista is $3,000 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chula Vista?
Average rent prices in Chula Vista have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does Chula Vista rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Chula Vista is 54% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,050 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Chula Vista?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Chula Vista are North Chula Vista ($2,188/mo), Otay Town ($2,210/mo), and Central Chula Vista ($2,300/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Chula Vista?
To comfortably afford rent in Chula Vista, you'd need to earn approximately $120,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Chula Vista?
Chula Vista's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,000 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $2,800 monthly. The overall market averaged around $3,100 across all property types during 2025.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).