Prices and availability in Chula Vista, CA were last updated on 7 Oct 2026.
The best apartments in Chula Vista, CA are: VAYA on Axia, Rivue, Rosina Vista, Teresina and Tavera.
The average rent in Chula Vista, CA is $2,595.
The price range for a studio apartment in Chula Vista, CA is between $1,695 and $8,420.
The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Chula Vista, CA is between $1,695 and $10,000.
The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Chula Vista, CA is between $1,800 and $8,333.
The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Chula Vista, CA is between $1,950 and $10,534.
In Chula Vista 40% of the housing is rented out compared to 60% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 21% of Chula Vista's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 56% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 22% are single-family rentals.
The average age of rental buildings in Chula Vista is 34 years old, with 40% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 3 stories, of which 98% are garden-style apartment communities, 3% are mid-sized buildings, and 1% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.
Rental apartments in Chula Vista come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 2% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 42% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 46% of all rentals in Chula Vista. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.
