Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Harborside Neighborhood of Chula Vista, CA from $1,200 (19 Rentals)

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Sund Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sund Apartments

1145 4th AveChula Vista, CA 91911

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San Remo Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

San Remo Court

540 Naples StChula Vista, CA 91911
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Camelot Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Camelot Apartments

986 5th AveChula Vista, CA 91911
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Park Vista Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Vista Apartments

971 4th AveChula Vista, CA 91911
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Harborside, Chula Vista, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Harborside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Harborside area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at San Remo Court priced from $1,675. Meadows Of Chula Vista - Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here are the most affordable Harborside apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
San Remo CourtStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,675
Meadows Of Chula Vista - Senior Apartments1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$1,795
Burkhart ApartmentsOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1,800
Costa FinaFina1b1b1BR,1BA$1,895
Park View Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harborside, CA

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Harborside 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 Harborside apartment is the 2A Model at Moss Gardens Apartments starting at $2,295 with a $2.87 price per square foot in the South Third Avenue District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Harborside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villa Napoli ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.61
Moss Gardens Apartments2A2BR,1BA$2.87
Orange GlenOG2bd2bb2BR,2BA$2.83
Sierra Park Apartments1/11BR,1BA$2.70
Palmera1Bedroom 1Bath1BR,1BA$3.20
Greenbrier Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.16
Park View Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.17
Cordova ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$3.28
Burkhart ApartmentsOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$3.26
Meadows Of Chula Vista - Senior Apartments1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$3.26

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for South San Diego. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Harborside Neighborhood in Chula Vista, CA

Walk Score®

77 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

55 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

44 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Harborside Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Harborside Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Harborside Apartment is $1,795 at Meadows Of Chula Vista - Senior Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Harborside Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Harborside is starting from $2,195 at Orange Glen.

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