Chula Vista, CA Rental Market Trends

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Chula Vista is $1,744, a 7% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,637.

Average Rent in Chula Vista, CA

Last updated Mar 2019
Average Rent Y-o-Y Change Average Apartment Size
$1,744 7% 910 sq. ft.

The average size for a Chula Vista, CA apartment is 910 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on apartment type. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

Chula Vista, CA Apartment Rent Ranges

  • $701-$1,0003%
  • $1,001-$1,50031%
  • $1,501-$2,00041%
  • > $2,00024%

Chula Vista, CA Rent Trends

Average Rent Jan / 2016 May / 2016 Sept / 2016 Jan / 2017 May / 2017 Sept / 2017 Jan / 2018 May / 2018 Mar / 2019
Chula Vista, CA $1,493 $1,540 $1,558 $1,572 $1,638 $1,637 $1,654 $1,655 $1,744
National $1,290 $1,319 $1,334 $1,329 $1,354 $1,366 $1,366 $1,381 $1,396
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Average Rent in Chula Vista, CA By Neighborhood

The most affordable neighborhoods in Chula Vista are Castle Park, where the average rent goes for $1,577/month, Harborside, where renters pay $1,577/mo on average, and Otay Town, where the average rent goes for $1,577/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Sunbow ($1,577), Bayfront ($1,585), and Central Chula Vista ($1,585), where the asking prices are below the average Chula Vista rent of $1,744/mo.

The most expensive neighborhoods in Chula Vista are San Miguel Ranch ($1,746), Eastlake ($2,242) and Otay Ranch ($2,260).

Chula Vista | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Neighborhood
vs.
Neighborhood

Rent in Bayfront is 1% higher than in Castle Park

$1,585

Bayfront rent is 9% lower than Chula Vista average

Average Rent $1,585
$1,577

Castle Park rent is 10% lower than Chula Vista average

Average Rent $1,577

How Does Chula Vista Compare to Nearby Cities

Average Rent Y-o-Y Change
San Diego $2,168 7%
La Mesa $1,709 4%
El Cajon $1,518 6%
El Cajon City $1,518 6%
La Mesa City $1,709 4%
San Marcos $2,015 8%
Escondido $1,588 5%
Oceanside $1,791 6%
Escondido City $1,588 5%
Vista $1,759 4%
Chula Vista $1,744 7%

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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