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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Private retreat
- Cozy setting
Location
518 I Ave, National City, CA 91950, USA|National City
Tour 518 I Ave
Contact
Top Gun CRE, Inc.
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Amenities for 518 I Ave, National City
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Grounds
| Storage |
Services
| On-Site Management |
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Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Cat Policy
Allowed
Large Dog Policy
Allowed
Other Policy
Allowed
Small Dog Policy
Allowed
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
|---|
About 518 I Ave
Move In Special 1/2 Month Off! Welcome to this charming 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom home offering a comfortable layout and plenty of character. While it retains a more classic feel, the home provides a warm and inviting space with practical features for everyday living. The kitchen offers functional cabinetry, countertop space, and the essentials for preparing meals at home. The living area provides a cozy setting to relax, entertain, or work from home, while the bedroom offers a private retreat with room for your furnishings and storage needs. This appealing home is ideal for anyone looking for a well-maintained residence with charm, convenience, and a comfortable place to call home. By submitting your information on this page you consent to being contacted by the Property Manager and RentEngine via SMS, phone, or email.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 518 I Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Extra storage
- In-unit features
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this property
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1.4 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | National City |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 91950 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in National City
1-bedroom apartments at 518 I Ave cost about 6% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in National City.
Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
National City
National City
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $1,968 |
| December 2024 | $1,970 |
| January 2025 | $1,961 |
| February 2025 | $1,885 |
| March 2025 | $1,814 |
| April 2025 | $1,810 |
| May 2025 | $1,813 |
| June 2025 | $1,855 |
| July 2025 | $1,877 |
| August 2025 | $1,865 |
| September 2025 | $1,809 |
| October 2025 | $1,777 |
| November 2025 | $1,767 |
| December 2025 | $1,856 |
| January 2026 | $1,809 |
| February 2026 | $1,804 |
| March 2026 | $1,858 |
| April 2026 | $1,822 |
| May 2026 | $1,815 |
| June 2026 | $1,793 |
| July 2026 | $1,823 |
| August 2026 | $1,886 |
| September 2026 | $1,992 |
| October 2026 | $1,986 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $1,968 |
| December 2024 | $1,970 |
| January 2025 | $1,961 |
| February 2025 | $1,885 |
| March 2025 | $1,814 |
| April 2025 | $1,810 |
| May 2025 | $1,813 |
| June 2025 | $1,855 |
| July 2025 | $1,877 |
| August 2025 | $1,865 |
| September 2025 | $1,809 |
| October 2025 | $1,777 |
| November 2025 | $1,767 |
| December 2025 | $1,856 |
| January 2026 | $1,809 |
| February 2026 | $1,804 |
| March 2026 | $1,858 |
| April 2026 | $1,822 |
| May 2026 | $1,815 |
| June 2026 | $1,793 |
| July 2026 | $1,823 |
| August 2026 | $1,886 |
| September 2026 | $1,992 |
| October 2026 | $1,986 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 518 I Ave?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$73,960/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $73,960 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,849.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| This month | $1,849 |
Schools near 518 I Ave
Central Elementary School
933 e ave
national city, CA, 91950
K-6Public
C
Rancho de la Nacion
1830 e division st
national city, CA, 91950
K-6Public
C
El Toyon Elementary School
2000 e division st
national city, CA, 91950
K-6Public
C
John A. Otis Elementary School
621 e 18th st
national city, CA, 91950
K-6Public
C+
Las Palmas
1900 e 18th st
national city, CA, 91950
K-6Public
C
Neighborhood
National City | National City, CA
Getting around National City near 518 I Ave
Walking
6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 518 I Ave, National City
Groceries
9/10
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
8/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Cafes
8/10
Wide variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
4/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk
Parks
6/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
5/10
Variety of bars within a short drive
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