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ZIP 91915

Pop. 35,322·San Diego County·220th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,370/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.0%
Month-over-Month
+0.8%
vs US Median
+$1,405
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 91915 · $3,370
More expensive than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$40,440/yr
At $3,370/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Diego County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.0% 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
$2,357 → $3,370
up 43.0%
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 $2,357 in 2021 and currently runs about $3,370, reflecting a 43.0% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 91915 covers Chula Vista, CA. The median rent here is $3,370/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,420/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $4,170/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($139,503/yr), ZIP 91915 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 91915?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 91915 (Chula Vista, CA) is $3,370. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 91915 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 91915's median rent of $3,370/mo is $1,405 (72%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 91915 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 91915 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #220 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,370/mo.

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 $135,000/year (~$65/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,370/mo in ZIP 91915. The local median household income is $139,503/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 91915?

Rent in ZIP 91915 has increased 7.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 91915 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 91915 is considered affordable for renters. At $3,370/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($139,503/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 91915 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 91915 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.6% of ZIP 91915 households are renters, while 71.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 91915 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 91915 compare to the rest of Chula Vista?

ZIP 91915 is pricier than Chula Vista as a whole. At $3,370/mo, it's $362 above the Chula Vista citywide median of $3,008/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 91915 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 91915 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $3,370/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 91915's median household income ($139,503/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 91915 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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