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Last updated on November 13, 2026
Average rent in
Chula Vista, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 13, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Chula Vista rent stands today
Chula Vista, CA rent rose 1.4% year over year, with a current median of $2,995/month. Renters today are paying $42 more per month on average than last year, with a 3.3% increase month over month showing recent upward momentum.
Vs. national rents
Chula Vista runs roughly 1.6× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier Southern California markets. The city offers 219 total rentals, reflecting a moderate inventory size for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Chula Vista rent for $1,850/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,950/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,800/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,800/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $4,700/month. Houses command a median of $3,900/month while apartments sit at $2,350/month, with apartments making up 43.3% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Bella Lago rents fell 59.2% year over year to $4,075/month across 14 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 1.4% rise, showing a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Chula Vista
$2,995/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Chula Vista is $2,995 per month as of November 2026. This is 58% above the national average rent, or $1,095 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chula Vista
219
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 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 3% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $2,350, whereas a house costs $3,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Chula Vista run $1,950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,580.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,850 |  11% | 7% | |
1 bedroom | $1,950 | 1% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $2,800 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,800 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $4,700 | No Change | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Castle Park | $2,885 | |
Central Chula Vista | $2,245 | |
Eastlake | $3,295 | |
Eastlake Greens | $3,699 | |
Harborside | $2,225 | |
Hilltop | $2,597 | |
North Chula Vista | $2,370 | |
Otay Ranch | $3,675 | |
Otay Ranch Village | $3,591 | |
Otay Town | $2,350 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,350 | No Change | 2% | |
Condos | $2,825 | No Change | 3% | |
Houses | $3,900 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,370 | 5% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,700
Central Chula Vista
Average rent
$2,245
Otay Ranch
Average rent
$3,675
Harborside
Average rent
$2,225
North Chula Vista
Average rent
$2,370
Castle Park
Average rent
$2,885
Hilltop
Average rent
$2,597
Otay Ranch Village
Average rent
$3,591
Otay Town
Average rent
$2,350
Eastlake Greens
Average rent
$3,699
Eastlake
Average rent
$3,295
Apartments
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,825
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
Houses
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,370
Last 30 days
5%
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
58%higher than the national median
50%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chula Vista, CA is 5% higher than the median rent in Bonita, CA.
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$2,843
5%$3,095
33%$6,500
11%$2,150
5%$2,897
19%$2,395
$2,200
2%$2,288
9%$2,300
4%$2,816
$3,347
29%$2,378
4%Discover rentals in Chula Vista, CA
1d ago
1704 Horseshoe Ct, Chula Vista, CA 91902
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Rancho - Del Rey house for rent in Chula Vista
567 Vista Miranda, Chula Vista, CA 91910
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Otay Ranch house for rent in Chula Vista
1304 Keck Rd, Chula Vista, CA 91913
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 1
1d ago
307 Orange Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91911
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,895–$2,225
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Rolling Hills Ranch house for rent in Chula Vista
5 beds
5.5 baths
$13,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Aug 20
5d+ ago
Bella Lago house for rent in Chula Vista
3193 Corte Carlazzo, Chula Vista, CA 91914
4 beds
3 baths
$10,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
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
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Rancho - Del Rey house for rent in Chula Vista
1279 W Vaquero Ct #NA, Chula Vista, CA 91910
3 beds
2.5 baths
$8,100
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Aug 31
9h ago
Verified
2816 Cielo Circulo, Chula Vista, CA 91915
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,468–$7,902
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
615 Sea Vale St, Chula Vista, CA 91910
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,020–$2,645
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1310 Santa Rita St, Chula Vista, CA 91913
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,459–$3,397
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Otay Ranch house for rent in Chula Vista
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,050
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
9h ago
Verified
2816 Cielo Circulo, Chula Vista, CA 91915
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,468–$7,902
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
535 G St, Chula Vista, CA 91910
2 beds
2 baths
$2,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
411 411 and 415 Park Way, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,795–$1,895
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1051 Del Mar Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91911
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
7h ago
210 H St, Chula Vista, CA 91910
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
521 Park Way, Chula Vista, CA 91910
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Central Chula Vista condo for rent in Chula Vista
2 beds
2 baths
$2,700
Price dropped $300Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Castle Park house for rent in Chula Vista
1125 Twin Oaks Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91911
2 beds
1 bath
$2,275
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House 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 $2,995 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chula Vista?
Average rent prices in Chula Vista have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Chula Vista rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Chula Vista is 58% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,095 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Chula Vista?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Chula Vista are Harborside ($2,225/mo), Central Chula Vista ($2,245/mo), and Otay Town ($2,350/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?
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).