Bedroom count
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Last updated on August 14, 2026
Average rent in
Chula Vista, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Chula Vista rent stands today
Chula Vista, CA rent rose 3.3% year over year, with a current median of $3,095/month. Renters today are paying $82 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially unchanged.
Compared to national trends
Chula Vista runs roughly 1.6× the $1,925/month national median, placing it among pricier Southern California metros. The market offers 219 total rentals, reflecting a moderate inventory size for the area.
Price ranges
Studios in Chula Vista rent for $1,850/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,950/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,889/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,700/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $4,725/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range most renters encounter.
Neighborhood spotlight
Eastlake Woods saw rents fall 77.1% year over year to $3,892/month across 17 rentals, a large local decline compared to the citywide 3.3% rise. This marks a significant hyperlocal shift within Chula Vista's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Chula Vista
$3,095/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Chula Vista is $3,095 per month as of August 2026. This is 61% above the national average rent, or $1,170 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chula Vista
219
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 increased 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 $3,899. 1-bedroom apartments in Chula Vista run $1,950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,799.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,850 |  8% | 16% | |
1 bedroom | $1,950 | 1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,889 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $3,700 | 2% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $4,725 | 3% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Castle Park | $2,475 | |
Central Chula Vista | $2,295 | |
Eastlake | $3,762 | |
Eastlake Greens | $3,695 | |
Harborside | $2,450 | |
Hilltop | $2,345 | |
North Chula Vista | $2,272 | |
Otay Ranch | $3,995 | |
Otay Ranch Village | $3,222 | |
Otay Town | $2,295 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,400 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,900 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,899 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
16%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,889
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,725
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
Central Chula Vista
Average rent
$2,295
Otay Ranch
Average rent
$3,995
Eastlake Greens
Average rent
$3,695
North Chula Vista
Average rent
$2,272
Castle Park
Average rent
$2,475
Harborside
Average rent
$2,450
Otay Ranch Village
Average rent
$3,222
Eastlake
Average rent
$3,762
Otay Town
Average rent
$2,295
Hilltop
Average rent
$2,345
Apartments
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,899
Last 30 days
4%
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
61%higher than the national median
48%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chula Vista, CA is 8% higher than the median rent in Bonita, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,857
27%$2,510
12%$6,500
21%$2,095
$2,895
1%$2,345
9%$2,400
12%$2,550
4%$2,395
1%$2,750
1%$2,695
3%$2,375
9%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
18h ago
210 Quintard St, Chula Vista, CA 91911
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,770–$2,295
Apartment for rent
1d ago
North Chula Vista condo for rent in Chula Vista
178 4th Ave #1, Chula Vista, CA 91910
2 beds
2 baths
$1,850
Condo for rent
4d ago
444 Del Mar Ct, Chula Vista, CA 91910
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
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
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 Aug 23
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 Jul 28
6h ago
Verified
2816 Cielo Circulo, Chula Vista, CA 91915
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,557–$9,981
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
1310 Santa Rita St, Chula Vista, CA 91913
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,527–$3,887
Apartment for rent
1d ago
660 F St, Chula Vista, CA 91910
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495–$2,695
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
2816 Cielo Circulo, Chula Vista, CA 91915
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,557–$9,981
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
411 411 and 415 Park Way, Chula Vista, CA 91910
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
1310 Santa Rita St, Chula Vista, CA 91913
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,527–$3,887
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
1310 Santa Rita St, Chula Vista, CA 91913
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,527–$3,887
Apartment for rent
1d ago
660 F St, Chula Vista, CA 91910
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495–$2,695
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
521 Park Way, Chula Vista, CA 91910
1 bed
1 bath
$1,725–$1,750
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$4,300
House for rent
Available Aug 11
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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 $3,095 per month as of August 8, 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 increased by 3% since last year.
How does Chula Vista rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Chula Vista is 61% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,170 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Chula Vista?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Chula Vista are North Chula Vista ($2,272/mo), Central Chula Vista ($2,295/mo), and Otay Town ($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 $124,000/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Chula Vista average around $2,000/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,840/month, with one-bedrooms holding relatively stable and two-bedrooms down 1.3% year over year.
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).