Chula Vista, CA Rental Market Trends
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Chula Vista is $1,885, a 3% increase compared to the previous year.
Average Rent in Chula Vista, CA
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | Average Apartment Size |
|---|---|---|
| $1,885 | 3% | 874 sq. ft. |
The average size for a Chula Vista, CA apartment is 874 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. 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-$1,0001%
- $1,001-$1,50024%
- $1,501-$2,00041%
- > $2,00035%
Chula Vista, CA Occupied Housing Units
- Renter-occupied Households20%
- Owner-occupied Households79%
16,272 or 20% of the households in Chula Vista, CA are renter-occupied while 63,399 or 79% are owner-occupied.
Chula Vista, CA Rent Trends
| Average Rent | Nov / 2017 | Mar / 2018 | Jul / 2018 | Nov / 2018 | Mar / 2019 | Jul / 2019 | Nov / 2019 | Mar / 2020 | Jul / 2020 | Nov / 2020 | Jan / 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chula Vista, CA | $1,652 | $1,655 | $1,723 | $1,743 | $1,728 | $1,787 | $1,791 | $1,835 | $1,843 | $1,897 | $1,885 |
| National | $1,309 | $1,311 | $1,342 | $1,351 | $1,356 | $1,388 | $1,395 | $1,397 | $1,389 | $1,392 | $1,392 |
Average Rent in Chula Vista, CA By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Otay Ranch | $2,500 |
| Eastlake | $2,480 |
| Rolling Hills Ranch | $1,875 |
| San Miguel Ranch | $1,875 |
| Eucalyptus | $1,720 |
| North Chula Vista | $1,720 |
| Rancho Del Rey | $1,720 |
| Terra Nova | $1,720 |
| Bayfront | $1,680 |
| Central Chula Vista | $1,680 |
| Hilltop | $1,680 |
| Castle Park | $1,646 |
| Harborside | $1,646 |
| Otay Town | $1,646 |
| Sunbow | $1,646 |
The most affordable neighborhoods in Chula Vista are Castle Park, where the average rent goes for $1,646/month, Harborside, where renters pay $1,646/mo on average, and Otay Town, where the average rent goes for $1,646/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Sunbow ($1,646), Bayfront ($1,680), and Central Chula Vista ($1,680), where the asking prices are below the average Chula Vista rent of $1,885/mo.
The most expensive neighborhoods in Chula Vista are San Miguel Ranch ($1,875), Eastlake ($2,480) and Otay Ranch ($2,500).
The most popular neighborhood in Chula Vista is Otay Ranch, where there are 8 verified RENTCafé listings with an average rent of $2,500. Next up is Central Chula Vista, where apartments go for $1,680/month, followed by Sunbow with $1,646 If you’re looking to rent in Chula Vista’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Castle Park, where renters pay $1,646 on average, and Eastlake, where the average monthly rent is $2,480.
Chula Vista | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Bayfront is 2% higher than in Castle Park
Bayfront rent is 11% lower than Chula Vista average
| Average Rent | $1,680 |
|---|
Castle Park rent is 13% lower than Chula Vista average
| Average Rent | $1,646 |
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How Chula Vista Compares to Other Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $2,354 | -6% |
| San Francisco | $2,999 | -18% |
| East Bay | $2,307 | -2% |
| San Diego | $2,179 | -2% |
| Palo Alto | $2,940 | -11% |
| El Cajon | $1,640 | 4% |
| Chula Vista | $1,885 | 3% |
| Escondido | $1,733 | 5% |
| Santee | $1,803 | 4% |
| La Mesa | $1,787 | 1% |
| Vista | $1,852 | 2% |
For more information about the Chula Vista rental trends, check out our monthly rent report
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