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Senior Living Apartments in Chula Vista, CA

Last Updated: 2/21/25

If you’re an active, independent older adult looking for senior housing in Chula Vista, senior citizen apartments in Chula Vista might be the right fit. Apartments for seniors typically don’t include personal care services, but may offer amenities, activities, and maintenance for a stress-free, social lifestyle.

A Place for Mom can help older adults navigate how to apply for senior housing in Chula Vista and consider their options. With 6 senior rentals in Chula Vista, CA, we can help you find the right apartment for your budget and lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for upscale Chula Vista 55-plus apartments or low-income senior apartments for rent in Chula Vista, A Place for Mom can simplify your search.

We are also serving Senior Apartments facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Castle Park, Rolling Hills Ranch and North Chula Vista.
You may also consider nearby communities such as El Cajon, National City or Cockatoo Grove.

Senior Apartments Facilities near Chula Vista, CA

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Last Updated: 2/21/25
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Average starting price of Senior Apartments in Chula Vista, CA is $1,723/month. Learn more
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Average starting price $1,723/month
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Recent reviews of Senior Apartments in Chula Vista, CA
Park 5th Avenue in Chula Vista, CA
4.0

Not a great place or luxury place but very convenience, great location close to everything schools, shopping centers, trolley. Apartments are big, only one bedroom for two people. The manager is a very responsible person and like any other human, she tries very hard to keep up with everybody in the complex. Nice place to live.

Canterbury Court in Chula Vista, CA
5.0

Dear Canterbury Court Staff, Thank you so much for making Canterbury a wonderful place for my husband and I to call home we truly love it here. Staff is always helpful and friendly. We love living here! We appreciate everything . Thank you again.

Novellus Clairemont in San Diego, CA
4.0

My mom was here when it was still Brookdale. Staff was friendly and helpful. When someone first enters it would be nice if they had more "greeters" to make that transition easier. My mom was not able to get up on her own so having someone check on her would have been helpful. They were suppose to be checking but maybe documentation by the door would help for accountability. Overall staff was very kind.

Canterbury Court

336 C Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910

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I have been living at Canterbury Court Apartments for a little over 2 years. I am glad I moved here. I am very happy with this complex/community. The new manager, [Name removed], and her staff have done a...

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Located a short distance from Canterbury Court, a bus stop connects to the trolley and can take residents anywhere in town… shopping areas, nearby golf courses, the marina, the park, or even the length of the town!Canterbury Court offers residents an unmatched location and setting. Instead of an...

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Park 5th Avenue

364 5th Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910

8 reviews

I would pass by Park and 5th Apartments when I lived on "G" and Broadway and say "when I'm 55 I'll go and live there." Well, I became 68 and the rent went up where I used to live, so I put an application in...

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Park 5th Avenue is a 55 and over community located in Chula Vista, San Diego County, CA. The bustling city of Chula Vista is the second largest city in the San Diego metropolitan area, and it is home to numerous dining, shopping and entertainment opportunities. Otay Ranch Town Center is the...

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Southern Highland

2525 Highland Ave, National City, CA 91950

2 reviews

all the ones I've seen were too small

Provides: Senior Apartments

Southern HighlandsSouthern Highlands is located in National City, California. With a population of approximately 65,000 people, it is a small town and the second oldest city in San Diego County. United in 1887, National City was initially part of a 26,000 acre named El Rancho de la Nacion. After...

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Southern Highland

2525 Highland Ave, National City, CA 91950

1 review
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Congregational Tower

288 F St, Chula Vista, CA 91910

Provides: Senior Apartments

Olivewood Garden Apartments

2865 55th St, San Diego, CA 92105

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Cost of senior apartments in Chula Vista, CA

The average cost of senior living in Chula Vista is 1,723 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Camp Pendleton South, CA with an average of 1,315 per month.

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What are senior apartments?

Senior apartments offer a no-frills housing option for active and independent seniors. Units are often designed with senior-friendly features for accessibility, such as elevators and wide doorways. In general, senior apartments don’t provide health care services or daily assistance. Many senior apartments include:

  • Utilities
  • Home maintenance and repairs
  • Security
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Learn More About Senior Apartments in Chula Vista, CA

 

Just south of San Diego, Chula Vista has all the attractions of a big city with a more relaxed, family-centered atmosphere — residents of any age can stay busy at bayside museums, nature preserves, and open-air shopping centers. Downtown’s Third Avenue Village, home to local festivals and farmers’ markets, is one of the most walkable areas of the city and highlights Chula Vista’s continued small-town charm.

In Chula Vista, senior apartments are communities geared exclusively toward residents 55+ and provide amenities similar to a typical apartment complex. These communities offer older adults an easier lifestyle by taking care of tasks such as yard work and household repairs, but they typically provide limited organized social events and few additional services compared to those offered by independent or assisted living communities.

Cost of Senior Apartments in Chula Vista, CA

The median monthly cost of a senior apartment is about $1,500 in the state of California. To learn more about the cost of senior apartments in Chula Vista, contact A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors.

 

Learn More About Chula Vista, CA

 

Cost of Living

 

The total household expenses associated with living in Chula Vista are rated 36 points above the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated significantly above the average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses Health Care Insurance Entertainment Groceries Clothing
136 146 129 136 136 131

 

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64 Median Income Age 65+ Median Household Income Average Individual Income Median Employee Salary Average Property Tax One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$82,050 per year $43,676 per year $67,673 per year $25,725 per year $42,916 per year $5,367 per year $1,342 per month

 

 

Local Hospitals

 

The top hospitals that service Chula Vista include:

Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

  • Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
  • Bed count: 340+
  • Specialties: emergency department, ICU, inpatient surgery

Paradise Valley Hospital

  • Facility type: corporate, short-term acute care
  • Bed count: 290+
  • Specialties: emergency department, joint replacement, hemodialysis

Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista

  • Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
  • Bed count: 170+
  • Specialties: emergency department, ICU

 

 

Weather and Climate

 

Chula Vista, like most of the San Diego area in Southern California, has a semi-arid climate. This means Chula Vista has year-round, abundant sunshine, hot summers with very little rainfall, and cool (but not cold) winters with slightly more precipitation than during the summer months. The average humidity level is 67%, and humidity levels are often highest during July and August at about 71%.

 

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average January Maximum January Minimum
57°F 69°F 46°F

 

July Average July Maximum July Minimum
70°F 76°F 64°F

 

Air Quality

  • Relative Air Quality Index: 132

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

  • Average annual precipitation: 9.9″

 

 

Demographics and Values

 

Population Statistics

Median Age Percent of Population Over 65 Population Population Density Average Household Size
35.5 12.1% 270,472 5,449.7 per square mile 3

 

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native Asian Black Hispanic or Latino Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Two or More Races White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.3% 16.0% 4.6% 58.8% 0.7% 5.5% 17.9%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

 

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2019 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

  • Non-discrimination laws in Chula Vista: 30/30
  • Overall inclusivity: 100/100

 

2016 Presidential Election Results for San Diego County

Democratic Republican Other
56.1% 38.2% 5.7%

 

 

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

 

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Chula Vista include:

  • Living Coast Discovery Center (marine life, birds, and plants)
  • Chula Vista Heritage Museum
  • Bonita Museum and Cultural Center

Outdoor attractions in Chula Vista:

  • Memorial Park
  • Bayside Park (walking trails and fishing pier)
  • San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge
  • Chula Vista Marina
  • Rice Canyon Trail
  • Otay Valley Regional Park (walking, biking, and equestrian trails)
  • Otay Open Space Preserve
  • Mountain Hawk Park
  • Otay Reservoir Bike Trail
  • Sweetwater Park Trail

Chula Vista’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

  • Downtown Chula Vista — the Third Avenue Village (farmers’ market, shops, restaurants)
  • North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre (large events)
  • Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center (Olympic and Paralympic training site)
  • Chula Vista Lemon Festival
  • Chula Vista Center (outdoor shopping center)
  • Otay Ranch Town Center (open-air shopping mall)
  • OnStage Playhouse (community theater)

 

Transportation

Public transportation in Chula Vista is available via the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), which operates bus routes and trolleys throughout the San Diego area. For seniors, MTS offers discounted fares and a paratransit service called MTS Access. With well-maintained walking and biking paths along San Diego Bay and throughout the city, Chula Vista provides many safe options for alternative transportation.

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North Park Sunshine, North Park Sunshine and Casa Aldea at University City Village are the top-rated senior apartments near Chula Vista, California. See full list of communities.

There are 6 senior apartments near Chula Vista, California. See the full list.

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