Average Rent in Chula Vista, CA

Current Versus Historical Chula Vista, CA Rents

Chula Vista rentals average $1,495 for a studio rental to $4,775 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,894, or roughly $32 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in May 2023, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $203 (15.68%) year-over-year from $1,297 to $1,500. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $93 (5.11%) year-over-year from $1,810 to $1,903. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $190 (7.08%) year-over-year from $2,685 to $2,875. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $360 (10.62%) year-over-year from $3,390 to $3,750. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $204 (4.75%) year-over-year from $4,296 to $4,500. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 2.54% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.12% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.54% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.13% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.35% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	May 2023 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$64	$1,500	$1,297 (15.68%)	$1,225 (22.45%)
1 BR	$40	$1,903	$1,810 (5.11%)	$1,352 (40.75%)
2 BR	$32	$2,875	$2,685 (7.08%)	$1,859 (54.64%)
3 BR	$27	$3,750	$3,390 (10.62%)	$2,615 (43.40%)
4+ BR	$25	$4,500	$4,296 (4.75%)	$3,457 (30.18%)

Historical Rents in Chula Vista, CA

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Top Cities Near Chula Vista

There are a total of 3 cities nearby Chula Vista. The average rent in Chula Vista is currently $2,700 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that La Mesa, CA, with an average rent of $2,295, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Chula Vista, CA is Coronado, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $7,875 per month.

Let's compare Chula Vista, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Chula Vista, CA is 33.44% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 3.59% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Chula Vista, CA are about 17.40% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 7.32% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near Chula Vista, CA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
La Mesa, CA	$1,995	$2,020	$2,495	$2,295
Imperial Beach, CA	$1,763	$1,975	$2,800	$2,700
Coronado, CA	$3,250	$5,950	$7,000	$7,875

Top Neighborhoods Near Chula Vista

There are a total of 4 neighborhoods in or near Chula Vista. Some of these neighborhoods include North Park, Hillcrest, and Imperial Beach. We've included all of these top 4 neighborhoods in or near Chula Vista, CA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 4 neighborhoods in or near Chula Vista, CA is currently around $2,660 per month. A total of 3 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Chula Vista, North Park has the most affordable average rent at $2,473 per month. Whereas, at $2,956 average rent per month, East Village is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Chula Vista. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
North Park, San Diego, CA	$1,745	$2,323	$2,795	$2,473
Hillcrest, San Diego, CA	$2,073	$2,235	$3,245	$2,620
Imperial Beach, CA	$1,763	$1,975	$2,800	$2,700
East Village, San Diego, CA	$2,224	$2,727	$3,628	$2,956

Top Counties Near Chula Vista

There are a total of 4 counties located by Chula Vista, CA.

We've listed the top 0 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Zipcodes Near Chula Vista

There are a total of 8 zipcodes in or near Chula Vista, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,620. A total of 6 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 92102, San Diego, CA at $2,298 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $7,850 per month is 92118, Coronado, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,909. That's at least $56 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Chula Vista, CA is $2,184 per month. Or in other words, $46 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,861 per month. Which comes out to $39 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 8 zipcodes in Chula Vista, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
92101, San Diego, CA	$2,178	$2,727	$3,750	$3,000
92103, San Diego, CA	$2,045	$2,270	$3,495	$2,645
92104, San Diego, CA	$1,745	$2,170	$2,795	$2,439
92115, San Diego, CA	$1,895	$1,950	$2,500	$2,495
92118, Coronado, CA	$3,250	$5,950	$7,000	$7,850
92116, San Diego, CA	$1,923	$2,197	$2,923	$2,595
91932, Imperial Beach, CA	$1,763	$1,975	$2,800	$2,700
92102, San Diego, CA	$1,750	$2,098	$2,795	$2,298

Frequently Asked Questions - Chula Vista Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Chula Vista, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Chula Vista, CA apartments for rent is approximately $2,894. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Chula Vista, CA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Chula Vista, CA.

How much is a studio apartment in Chula Vista, CA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,495 and an average price per square feet of $63.62. There are a total of 3 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Chula Vista.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Chula Vista, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,950 and an average price per square feet of $39.62. There are a total of 31 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Chula Vista.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Chula Vista, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,385 and an average price per square feet of $32.38. There are a total of 33 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Chula Vista.

How have rent prices in Chula Vista, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Chula Vista, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.16%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Chula Vista, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Chula Vista, CA is around $2,315/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.