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ZIP 91911

Pop. 85,542·San Diego County·461st most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,775/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.2%
Month-over-Month
+0.2%
vs US Median
+$810
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ZIP 91911 · $2,775
More expensive than 86% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,150
1 BR
$2,310
2 BR
$2,820
3 BR
$3,760
4 BR+
$4,550
Research median
$2,820/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$33,300/yr
At $2,775/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Diego County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.2% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 91911 (Chula Vista, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, 19.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
85,542
Median income
$82,350
Median age
36.9
Renters
47.9%
Age distribution
23.3%
24.2%
26.7%
14.6%
Under 1823.3%
18–3424.2%
35–5426.7%
55–6411.1%
65+14.6%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
23.6%
76.2%
White23.6%
Black3.8%
Hispanic76.2%
Asian7.3%
Education (25+)
21%
27.4%
32.1%
19.6%
No HS diploma21%
HS diploma27.4%
Some college32.1%
Bachelor's+19.6%
Housing tenure
52.1%
47.9%
Owner52.1%
Renter47.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 91911 in Chula Vista, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,007 → $2,775
up 38.3%
Income
$70,873 → $82,350
up 16.2%
Population
88,589 → 85,542
down 3.4%
Renter share
48.4% → 47.9%
-0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
18.5% → 19.6%
+1.1 pts
Median age
35.8 → 36.9
+1.1 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 91911 in Chula Vista, CA has shifted from $2,007 to $2,775, up 38.3% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $70,873 to $82,350 across the same window, up 16.2% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 91911 in Chula Vista, CA losing about 3,047 residents over the five-year window, down 3.4% on net. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 91911 in Chula Vista, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 91911 covers Chula Vista, CA. The median rent here is $2,775/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,310/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,820/mo.

At 40% of local median household income ($82,350/yr), ZIP 91911 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 91911?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 91911 (Chula Vista, CA) is $2,775. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 91911 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 91911's median rent of $2,775/mo is $810 (41%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 91911 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 91911 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #461 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,775/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 91911?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $111,000/year (~$53/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,775/mo in ZIP 91911. The local median household income is $82,350/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 91911?

Rent in ZIP 91911 has increased 1.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 91911 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 91911 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,775/mo, rent takes approximately 40% of the local median household income ($82,350/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 91911 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 91911 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.9% of ZIP 91911 households are renters, while 52.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 91911 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 91911 compare to the rest of Chula Vista?

ZIP 91911 is more affordable than Chula Vista overall. At $2,775/mo, it's $233 below the Chula Vista citywide median of $3,008/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 91911 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 91911 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $2,775/mo, rent takes ~40% of ZIP 91911's median household income ($82,350/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 91911 40%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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