ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 91910

Pop. 77,123·San Diego County·559th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,609/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.2%
Month-over-Month
+0.4%
vs US Median
+$677
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 91910 · $2,609
More expensive than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$2,120
1 BR
$2,280
2 BR
$2,780
3 BR
$3,700
4 BR+
$4,490
Research median
$2,780/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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Cheapest month to sign

May. Asking rents in ZIP 91910 usually run 0.7% below trend in May and 0.8% above it in October, about $39 a month apart at today's median. Based on 9 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 91910 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2017.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 91910 changed +3.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.2%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 91910 rose 45.4% while median household income rose 37% ($65,847 to $90,222). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 91910 is 44.7% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 4 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($90,222) is $2,256 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a studio ($2,120); a 1-bedroom is $2,280.

Rank in Chula Vista

1st cheapest of 5 ZIP codes in Chula Vista.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 92113, 5 miles away, rents for 15% less ($2,216/mo), about $4,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 91910. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$31,308/yr
At $2,609/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Diego County
Rent Market Meter
Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (3.2% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.2% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 91910 (Chula Vista, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 28.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
77,123
Median income
$90,222
Median age
38
Renters
50%
Age distribution
21.9%
23.7%
25.5%
12.6%
16.3%
Under 1821.9%
18–3423.7%
35–5425.5%
55–6412.6%
65+16.3%
Gender
51.5%
48.5%
Male51.5%
Female48.5%
Race & ethnicity
28.6%
65.7%
White28.6%
Black3.4%
Hispanic65.7%
Asian10.4%
Education (25+)
16.4%
21.9%
33.1%
28.6%
No HS diploma16.4%
HS diploma21.9%
Some college33.1%
Bachelor's+28.6%
Housing tenure
50%
50%
Owner50%
Renter50%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 91910 in Chula Vista, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,952 → $2,609
up 33.7%
Income
$77,005 → $90,222
up 17.2%
Population
76,291 → 77,123
up 1.1%
Renter share
48.7% → 50%
+1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
26.1% → 28.6%
+2.5 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 91910 in Chula Vista, CA has climbed from $1,952 to $2,609, a 33.7% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $77,005 to $90,222 across the same window, up 17.2% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 1.1% since 2021, moving from about 76,291 residents to roughly 77,123. College-educated residents now make up 28.6% of adults here, versus 26.1% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 91910 in Chula Vista, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 91910 covers Chula Vista, CA. The median rent here is $2,609/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,280/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,780/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($90,222/yr), ZIP 91910 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 91910?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $104,000/year (about $50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,609/mo in ZIP 91910. The local median household income is $90,222/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 91910?

Rent in ZIP 91910 has risen 3.2% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2017.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 91910?

Asking rents in ZIP 91910 are usually lowest in May, about 0.7% below their yearly trend, and highest in October, about 0.8% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $39 a month. This pattern comes from 9 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 91910?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 91910 rose 45.4% while median household income rose 37%, from $65,847 to $90,222. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 91910 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 91910 is in the middle among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #559 of 898 at $2,609/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 91910 changed +3.2%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 91910 compare to the rest of Chula Vista?

At $2,609/mo, ZIP 91910 is $326 below the Chula Vista citywide median of $2,935/mo. It is the 1st cheapest of 5 ZIP codes in Chula Vista.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $2,609/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 91910's median household income ($90,222/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 91910 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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