ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 91915

Part of Chula Vista, CA

Pop. 35,322·San Diego County·260th most expensive ZIP in California

Median rent (all units)

$3,258/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.2%

Month-over-Month

+0.8%

vs US Median

+$1,326

Reported rents

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ZIP 91915 · $3,258

More expensive than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$3,180

1 BR

$3,420

2 BR

$4,170

3 BR

$5,560

4 BR+

$6,730

Research median

$4,170/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in ZIP 91915 usually run 1% below trend in January and 0.8% above it in June, about $59 a month apart at today's median. Based on 5 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 91915 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in November 2020.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 91915 changed +2.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.2%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($139,503) is $3,488 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($3,420); a 2-bedroom is $4,170.

Rank in Chula Vista

4th cheapest of 5 ZIP codes in Chula Vista.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 91911, 6 miles away, rents for 20% less ($2,618/mo), about $7,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 91915. 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

$39,096/yr

At $3,258/mo median

Location

CityChula Vista

StateCA

CountySan Diego County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.2% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.2% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 91915 (Chula Vista, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 51.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

35,322

Median income

$139,503

Median age

35.4

Renters

28.6%

Age distribution

29.3%

20.1%

31.7%

Under 1829.3%

18–3420.1%

35–5431.7%

55–6410.9%

65+8.1%

Gender

49.3%

50.7%

Male49.3%

Female50.7%

Race & ethnicity

26.8%

46.6%

19.7%

White26.8%

Black9%

Hispanic46.6%

Asian19.7%

Education (25+)

15.2%

27.1%

51.6%

No HS diploma6.1%

HS diploma15.2%

Some college27.1%

Bachelor's+51.6%

Housing tenure

71.4%

28.6%

Owner71.4%

Renter28.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 91915 in Chula Vista, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,408 → $3,258

up 35.3%

Income

$128,839 → $139,503

up 8.3%

Population

34,616 → 35,322

up 2.0%

Renter share

28.8% → 28.6%

-0.2 pts

Bachelor's+

47.7% → 51.6%

+3.9 pts

Median age

33.7 → 35.4

+1.7 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 91915 in Chula Vista, CA stood at $2,408 in 2021 and currently runs about $3,258, reflecting a 35.3% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $128,839 in 2021 to $139,503 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 2.0% since 2021, moving from about 34,616 residents to roughly 35,322. College-educated residents now make up 51.6% of adults here, versus 47.7% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 91915 in Chula Vista, CA market of 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 91915 covers Chula Vista, CA. The median rent here is $3,258/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,420/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $4,170/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($139,503/yr), ZIP 91915 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 91915?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $130,000/year (about $63/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,258/mo in ZIP 91915. The local median household income is $139,503/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 91915?

Rent in ZIP 91915 has risen 2.2% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in November 2020.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 91915?

Asking rents in ZIP 91915 are usually lowest in January, about 1% below their yearly trend, and highest in June, about 0.8% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $59 a month. This pattern comes from 5 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 91915 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 91915 is one of the pricier among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #260 of 898 at $3,258/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 91915 changed +2.2%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.