90 rentals in Chula Vista

Chula Vista is a city in San Diego County, California, United States. It is the second-most populous city in the San Diego metropolitan area, the seventh-most populous city in Southern California, the 15th-most populous city in the state of California, and the 81st-most populous city in the United States. The population was 275,487 as of the 2020 census, up from 243,916 as of the 2010 census. It is located in the South Bay, about halfway—7.5 miles (12.1 km)—between the two downtowns of the San Diego–Tijuana region. Chula Vista is named for its scenic location between San Diego Bay and coastal mountain foothills.
Chula Vista is San Diego County's second-largest city. Features affordable housing, bay views, growing Eastlake community, and proximity to Mexico.
Today, Chula Vista has 91 homes for rent at a median rent of $3,550/mo, typically leasing in about 32 days. Families here choose from 25 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
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Median Rent
$4,800/mo
↑ 37.1% over the past yearMonths of Rental Inventory
Estimated time to lease all rentals at the current leasing pace
0.1 months of supply
Landlord's MarketWith only 91 active rentals, supply is tight.
What this means for renters
Rental inventory is tight relative to how many homes get leased each month—fewer options, and well-priced units draw competition. Rentals typically lease in ~32 days.
Rental Velocity
How fast rentals are leasing
Rentals are leasing at a steady pace—you have some time to decide, but good units still move. Leasing 79% faster than 6 months ago.
Rental Inventory Distribution
Rentals are being leased quickly—most listings move within 30 days, signaling strong renter demand.
Housing Tenure in Chula Vista
Homeownership is near the state average—a balanced mix of owners and renters.
60%
Homeowners
40%
Renters
Homeownership is 4.5% higher than the California average (55.5%)
85,193 households (2023)
Median Rent by Bedroom
Rent increases significantly with bedroom count—larger units command premium prices.
Each additional bedroom adds about $1,123.25/mo to rent on average, with larger units commanding higher premiums.
Largest increase: 1 → 2 bedrooms (+$118.6K/mo)
Rent Reductions
30 listings have reduced their rent
33% of active listings
Average reduction: 6.9% (~$245/mo)
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