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ZIP 91913

Pop. 57,721·San Diego County·269th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,230/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.3%
Month-over-Month
-2.3%
vs US Median
+$1,265
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 91913 · $3,230
More expensive than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$3,130
1 BR
$3,360
2 BR
$4,100
3 BR
$5,460
4 BR+
$6,620
Research median
$4,100/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
$38,760/yr
At $3,230/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 (+5.3% YoY, -2.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 91913 (Chula Vista, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 43.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
57,721
Median income
$129,337
Median age
35.7
Renters
29.8%
Age distribution
27%
21.9%
30.4%
Under 1827%
18–3421.9%
35–5430.4%
55–6410.1%
65+10.6%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
21.2%
44.8%
26.8%
White21.2%
Black8.5%
Hispanic44.8%
Asian26.8%
Education (25+)
17.7%
32.7%
43.2%
No HS diploma6.5%
HS diploma17.7%
Some college32.7%
Bachelor's+43.2%
Housing tenure
70.2%
29.8%
Owner70.2%
Renter29.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 91913 in Chula Vista, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,392 → $3,230
up 35.0%
Income
$114,352 → $129,337
up 13.1%
Population
53,725 → 57,721
up 7.4%
Renter share
29.2% → 29.8%
+0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
39.8% → 43.2%
+3.4 pts
Median age
35 → 35.7
+0.7 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 91913 in Chula Vista, CA stood at $2,392 in 2021 and currently runs about $3,230, reflecting a 35.0% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $114,352 to $129,337 across the same window, up 13.1% 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 7.4% since 2021, moving from about 53,725 residents to roughly 57,721. College-educated residents now make up 43.2% of adults here, versus 39.8% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 91913 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 91913 covers Chula Vista, CA. The median rent here is $3,230/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,360/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $4,100/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($129,337/yr), ZIP 91913 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 91913?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 91913 (Chula Vista, CA) is $3,230. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 91913 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 91913's median rent of $3,230/mo is $1,265 (64%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 91913 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 91913 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #269 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,230/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 91913?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $129,000/year (~$62/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,230/mo in ZIP 91913. The local median household income is $129,337/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 91913?

Rent in ZIP 91913 has increased 5.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 91913 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 91913 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,230/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($129,337/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 91913 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 91913 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.8% of ZIP 91913 households are renters, while 70.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 91913 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 91913 compare to the rest of Chula Vista?

ZIP 91913 is pricier than Chula Vista as a whole. At $3,230/mo, it's $222 above the Chula Vista citywide median of $3,008/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 91913 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 91913 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $3,230/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 91913's median household income ($129,337/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 91913 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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