Chula Vista, CA Rental Market Trends

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Chula Vista is $1,655, a 1% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,638.

Studio apartments in Chula Vista rent for $1,196 a month, while 1-bedroom apartments ask on average $1,369 a month; the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,778.

Average Rent in Chula Vista, CA

Last updated Aug 2018
All rentals Studio 1 Bed 2 Beds 3 Beds
Average Rent $1,655 $1,196 $1,369 $1,778 $2,317
Y-o-Y Change 1% -1% 2% n/a 2%
Average Apartment Size 913 sq. ft. 490 sq. ft. 715 sq. ft. 1,015 sq. ft. 1,289 sq. ft.

The average size for a Chula Vista apartment is 913 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on apartment type. A studio averages 490 sq. ft., while a one-bedroom apartment offers a more generous square footage: 715. 2-bedroom apartments in Chula Vista have an average size of 1,015 sq. ft.

Chula Vista, CA Apartment Rent Ranges

  • $701-$1,00016%
  • $1,001-$1,50084%

Chula Vista, CA Rent Trends

Average Rent All rentals Studio 1 Bed 2 Beds 3 Beds
Aug / 2018 $1,655 $1,196 $1,369 $1,778 $2,317
Jan / 2018 $1,654 $1,196 $1,368 $1,777 $2,317
Sept / 2017 $1,637 $1,272 $1,362 $1,747 $2,317
May / 2017 $1,638 $1,207 $1,346 $1,772 $2,276
Jan / 2017 $1,572 $1,101 $1,305 $1,683 $2,219
Sept / 2016 $1,558 $1,146 $1,300 $1,657 $2,216
May / 2016 $1,540 $1,064 $1,267 $1,639 $2,284
Jan / 2016 $1,493 $1,057 $1,221 $1,598 $2,199
Sept / 2015 $1,466 $1,016 $1,190 $1,574 $2,152
May / 2015 $1,452 $973 $1,184 $1,556 $2,152
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Average Rent in Chula Vista, CA By Neighborhood

Eucalyptus
$1,523
North Chula Vista
$1,523
Terra Nova
$1,523
Rancho Del Rey
$1,521
Bayfront
$1,508
Central Chula Vista
$1,508
Hilltop
$1,508
Castle Park
$1,497
Harborside
$1,497
Otay Town
$1,497
Sunbow
$1,497

The most affordable neighborhoods in Chula Vista are Castle Park, where the average rent goes for $1,497/month, Harborside, where renters pay $1,497/mo on average, and Otay Town, where the average rent goes for $1,497/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Sunbow ($1,497), Bayfront ($1,508), and Central Chula Vista ($1,508), where the asking prices are below the average Chula Vista rent of $1,655/mo.

The most expensive neighborhoods in Chula Vista are Eucalyptus ($1,523), North Chula Vista ($1,523) and Terra Nova ($1,523).

Chula Vista | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Neighborhood
vs.
Neighborhood

Rent in Bayfront is 1% higher than in Castle Park

$1,508

Bayfront rent is 9% lower than Chula Vista average

All rentals $1,508
Studio $1,196
1 Bed $1,275
2 Beds $1,659
3 Beds $2,105
$1,497

Castle Park rent is 10% lower than Chula Vista average

All rentals $1,497
Studio $952
1 Bed $1,281
2 Beds $1,630
3 Beds $1,958

How Does Chula Vista Compare to Nearby Cities

Average Rent Y-o-Y Change
San Diego $2,043 6%
El Cajon $1,450 5%
El Cajon City $1,450 5%
Chula Vista $1,655 1%
Escondido $1,530 6%
Escondido City $1,530 6%
La Mesa $1,637 5%
La Mesa City $1,637 5%
Vista $1,705 5%
Carlsbad $2,178 5%
Oceanside $1,706 5%

For more information about the Chula Vista rental trends, check out our monthly rent report

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The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Chula Vista apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.

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