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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chula Vista, CA

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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chula Vista, CA. 132 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $1,200

Apartments Under $1,400

  • a living room with couches and chairs and a table
    74
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    2325 Commercial St., San Diego, CA 92113
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,620
    2 BEDS $1,502
    3 BEDS $1,348

Apartments Under $1,600

  • a living room with a couch and a table
    43
    Today

    8956 Harness Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,457+
    2 BEDS $2,100
  • a kitchen with a stove and a refrigerator
    100
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    1790 Dayton Drive, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
    STUDIO $1,495
    1 BED Ask for Pricing

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  • a living room with a couch and a desk with a chair
    15
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    6263 Acorn St., San Diego, CA 92115
    1 BED $1,495+
    2 BEDS $1,950+

Apartments Under $1,800

  • a building flags and a sign in front of it
    105
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    620 67Th Street, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92114
    1 BED $1,600
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • an old house with red stairs in front of it
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    519 25Th St, San Diego, CA 92102
    2 BEDS $1,600
    3 BEDS $3,290

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  • A kitchen with a white counter and a white fridge.
    20
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    8760 JAMACHA RD, SPRING VALLEY, CA 91977
    1 BED $1,767
    2 BEDS $1,728+
  • a logo for walwood properties with a tree and buildings
    25
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    4280-90 52ND ST., SAN DIEGO, CA 92115
    1 BED $1,750
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a wooden floor.
    114
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    3820 45Th Street, San Diego, CA 92105
    1 BED $1,750+
    2 BEDS $1,995
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  • a sidewalk in front of a house with trees and a sign
    48
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    1479-1485 ELDER AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92154
    1 BED $1,795+

Apartments Under $2,000

Apartments Under $2,200

  • A blue ping pong table is in the middle of a living room.
    5
    Today

    1225 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91911
    1 BED $2,001+
    2 BEDS $2,559+
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a table
    43
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    67 East Flower Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910
    STUDIO $2,015
    1 BED $2,049+
    2 BEDS $2,575+

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  • a living room with a couch and a table and a television
    11
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    3167 Market St, San Diego, CA 92102
    1 BED $2,100+
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • A modern living room with a large sofa set and a fireplace.
    27
    Today

    1100 Dennery Rd, San Diego, CA 92154
    1 BED $2,113+
    2 BEDS $3,073+
    3 BEDS $3,612+
  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a table
    143
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    4531 Logan Ave, San Diego, CA 92113
    2 BEDS $2,166
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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  • 2220 Market St 1-2 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    2220 Market St, San Diego, CA 92102
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $2,190
  • a living room with a couch and a television
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    220 47Th Street Apt. C, San Diego, CA 92102
    2 BEDS $2,276+
    4 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a black stove and a microwave
    18
    Today

    455 Dennery Rd, San Diego, CA 92154
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $2,949+

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  • A sign in front of a building that says "Casa de la Amanda".
    5
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    260 Cottonwood Rd, San Ysidro, CA 92173
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
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  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a counter top
    11
    Today

    2607 44Th Street, San Diego, CA 92105
  • a porch of a building with a staircase and a window
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    6670 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92115
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
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  • a living room with couches and chairs and a fireplace
    93
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    2325 Commercial Street, San Diego, CA 92113
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Getting around in Chula Vista, CA

10 /100
Car-Dependent
31 /100
Some Transit
5 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 10, Transit Score®: 31, Bike Score®: 5

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chula Vista, CA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,770 and $4,146.

How many cheap rentals are available in Chula Vista, CA on RentCafe?

There are 60 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Chula Vista, CA were last updated on 26 Nov 2025.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Chula Vista, CA?

The average Chula Vista, CA cheap apartment size is 733 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Chula Vista, CA?

Cheap apartments in Chula Vista, CA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Chula Vista, CA?

A cheap apartment in Chula Vista, CA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Chula Vista, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Chula Vista, CA has never been easier. We feature 132 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Chula Vista, CA average. What is a cheap rent in Chula Vista, CA? The average apartment rent in Chula Vista is $2,639 per month so any rental south of $2,111 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Chula Vista, CA rents go as low as $1,000/mo.

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