Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 28, 2026
Average rent in
Chula Vista, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Chula Vista
$2,950/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Chula Vista is $2,950 per month as of September 2026. This is 55% above the national average rent, or $1,050 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chula Vista
225
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 decreased by 4% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $2,395, whereas a house costs $3,825. 1-bedroom apartments in Chula Vista run $1,950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,800.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,775 |  3% | 15% | |
1 bedroom | $1,950 | 4% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,872 | 1% |  5% | |
3 bedroom | $3,800 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $4,750 | 5% | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Castle Park | $2,575 | |
Central Chula Vista | $2,122 | |
Eastlake | $3,095 | |
Eastlake Greens | $3,725 | |
Harborside | $2,295 | |
Hilltop | $1,976 | |
North Chula Vista | $2,295 | |
Otay Ranch | $3,775 | |
Otay Ranch Village | $3,173 | |
Sunbowl | $3,895 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,395 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,795 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,825 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,663 | 18% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,775
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
15%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,872
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,750
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
8%
Central Chula Vista
Average rent
$2,122
Otay Ranch
Average rent
$3,775
North Chula Vista
Average rent
$2,295
Castle Park
Average rent
$2,575
Harborside
Average rent
$2,295
Otay Ranch Village
Average rent
$3,173
Hilltop
Average rent
$1,976
Eastlake
Average rent
$3,095
Eastlake Greens
Average rent
$3,725
Sunbowl
Average rent
$3,895
Apartments
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,825
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,663
Last 30 days
18%
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
55%higher than the national median
32%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chula Vista, CA is 18% higher than the median rent in Bonita, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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11%$2,453
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14%$2,100
2%$2,900
2%$2,395
1%$2,499
18%$2,550
8%$2,380
5%$2,795
1%$2,797
8%$2,395
7%Discover rentals in Chula Vista, CA
5d+ ago
Hilltop apartment for rent in Chula Vista
35 E L St #2, Chula Vista, CA 91911
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 19
5d+ ago
Hilltop apartment for rent in Chula Vista
35 E L St #3, Chula Vista, CA 91911
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 19
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
5d+ ago
Central Chula Vista apartment for rent in Chula Vista
2 beds
1 bath
$2,075
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Rolling Hills Ranch house for rent in Chula Vista
5 beds
5.5 baths
$13,000
House 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
5d+ ago
Rancho - Del Rey house for rent in Chula Vista
725 Terra Nova Dr #NA, Chula Vista, CA 91910
4 beds
3 baths
$9,100
House for rent
Available Oct 28
5d+ ago
Sunbowl townhouse for rent in Chula Vista
777 Abby Dr #2, Chula Vista, CA 91911
4 beds
3 baths
$7,150
House for rent
Available Sep 23
1d ago
Verified
2816 Cielo Circulo, Chula Vista, CA 91915
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,823–$8,403
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1310 Santa Rita St, Chula Vista, CA 91913
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,407–$3,407
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Central Chula Vista apartment for rent in Chula Vista
1 bed
1 bath
$2,275
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2816 Cielo Circulo, Chula Vista, CA 91915
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,823–$8,403
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1051 Del Mar Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91911
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
411 411 and 415 Park Way, Chula Vista, CA 91910
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1310 Santa Rita St, Chula Vista, CA 91913
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,407–$3,407
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2816 Cielo Circulo, Chula Vista, CA 91915
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,823–$8,403
Apartment for rent
3d ago
210 H St, Chula Vista, CA 91910
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Otay Town condo for rent in Chula Vista
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
$2,900
Price drop
Condo for rent
4d ago
Otay Ranch condo for rent in Chula Vista
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,900
$3,800
Price drop
Condo for rent
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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 $2,950 per month as of September 26, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chula Vista?
Average rent prices in Chula Vista have decreased by 4% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Chula Vista rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Chula Vista is 55% 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 Hilltop ($1,976/mo), Central Chula Vista ($2,122/mo), and North Chula Vista ($2,295/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 $118,000/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?
March offers the lowest rents while December represents the least competitive period with reduced demand, creating opportunities for better deals compared to July's peak pricing with approximately a 10% difference between high and low seasons.
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).