Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Chula Vista Neighborhood of Chula Vista, CA from $900 (5 Rentals)

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518 Arizona St

Chula VistaCA91911

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479 F St

Chula VistaCA91910

Downtown Chula Vista, Chula Vista, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Chula Vista Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Chula Vista area of Chula Vista, CA is a Studio unit found at Vista Shores priced from $1,495. The Glorias Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,575. Here are the most affordable Downtown Chula Vista apartments for rent in Chula Vista, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vista ShoresRenovated Studio in Chula Vista!!Studio,1BA$1,495
The Glorias ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,575
San Remo CourtStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Chula Vista, CA

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Chula Vista area is the $2.61 price per square foot Two Bed Two Bath Model at Villa Napoli Apartments in the in the South Third Avenue District neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Downtown Chula Vista apartment is the Duo Model at Elan Casa Mar starting at $2,445 with a $2.79 price per square foot in the Northwest Chula Vista Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Chula Vista apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villa Napoli ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.61
Elan Casa MarDuo2BR,1BA$2.79
Moss Gardens Apartments2A2BR,1BA$2.87
Casa VictoriaCV2bd1ba2BR,1BA$2.74
Vistan ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$2.78
The Glorias ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.10
Sierra Park Apartments1/11BR,1BA$2.70
Elan View PointeAspire1BR,1BA$2.82
Country Club Village Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.92
Garrett GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.81

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Chula Vista

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Chula Vista?

There are currently 476 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Chula Vista, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,495 to $4,535. There are also 22 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Chula Vista ranging from $900 to $5,275.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Chula Vista?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Chula Vista ranges from $900 to $5,275 with an average monthly rent of $3,453.

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