Bedroom count
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Last updated on May 16, 2026
Average rent in
Chula Vista, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Chula Vista, CA rent slipped 3.1% year over year, with a current median of $3,000/month. Renters today are paying $74 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Vs. national rents
Chula Vista runs roughly 1.5× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among pricier coastal metros. The market offers 215 total rentals, reflecting a moderate inventory size for the area.
Price ranges
Studios in Chula Vista sit around $1,850/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,898/month, 2-bedrooms around $2,874/month, 3-bedrooms around $3,795/month, and 4+ bedrooms around $4,700/month. Houses rent for a median of $3,900/month while apartments are at $2,400/month, showing distinct price tiers by property type.
Neighborhood spotlight
Terra Nova rents fell 36.8% year over year to $2,495/month across 15 rentals, marking a significant local cooldown compared to the citywide decline of 3.1%. Greg Rogers and Sunbowl neighborhoods also saw notable declines of 33.3% and 24.3%, respectively.
Median rent
Median rent in Chula Vista
$3,000/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Chula Vista is $3,000 per month as of May 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
215
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,795.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,850 |  2% | 19% | |
1 bedroom | $1,897 | 2% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,874 | 3% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,795 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $4,700 | 3% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Castle Park | $2,300 | |
Central Chula Vista | $2,350 | |
Eastlake | $3,649 | |
Eastlake Greens | $3,612 | |
Harborside | $2,360 | |
North Chula Vista | $1,900 | |
Otay Ranch | $3,942 | |
Otay Ranch Village | $3,231 | |
Otay Town | $2,200 | |
Sunbowl | $3,577 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,400 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,947 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $3,900 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,800 | 16% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
19%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,897
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,874
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,795
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,700
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
Central Chula Vista
Average rent
$2,350
Otay Ranch
Average rent
$3,942
Eastlake Greens
Average rent
$3,612
Harborside
Average rent
$2,360
North Chula Vista
Average rent
$1,900
Otay Ranch Village
Average rent
$3,231
Otay Town
Average rent
$2,200
Castle Park
Average rent
$2,300
Eastlake
Average rent
$3,649
Sunbowl
Average rent
$3,577
Apartments
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,947
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
16%
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
23%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chula Vista, CA is 25% higher than the median rent in Bonita, CA.
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2%Discover rentals in Chula Vista, CA
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
20h ago
1486 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91911
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,995–$2,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Central Chula Vista apartment for rent in Chula Vista
2 beds
1 bath
$2,075
Apartment for rent
21h ago
230 Del Mar Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910
2 beds
1 bath
$2,095
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
$9,200
House for rent
Available May 18
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
1h ago
Verified
2816 Cielo Circulo, Chula Vista, CA 91915
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,928–$8,405
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
1310 Santa Rita St, Chula Vista, CA 91913
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,367–$3,937
Apartment for rent
51m ago
540 C St, Chula Vista, CA 91910
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
2816 Cielo Circulo, Chula Vista, CA 91915
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,928–$8,405
Price drop
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
1051 Del Mar Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91911
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
411 411 and 415 Park Way, Chula Vista, CA 91910
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
1310 Santa Rita St, Chula Vista, CA 91913
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,367–$3,937
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
2816 Cielo Circulo, Chula Vista, CA 91915
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$3,285–$8,138
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
1310 Santa Rita St, Chula Vista, CA 91913
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,367–$3,937
Apartment for rent
1d ago
210 H St, Chula Vista, CA 91910
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Otay Ranch Village house for rent in Chula Vista
4 beds
3.5 baths
$5,000
$4,800
Price drop
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 $3,000 per month as of May 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chula Vista?
Average rent prices in Chula Vista have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 ($1,900/mo), Otay Town ($2,200/mo), and Castle Park ($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).