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311 East 5th Street, #17, National City, California 91950, United States|National City
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Property Overview
The property 5TH31117 is highly rated, achieving an expert rating of 8.6 out of 10, reflecting its strong appeal to renters. It offers an excellent price rating of 10 for its competitive pricing, alongside outstanding amenities and location ratings of 9, highlighting the convenience and quality of life it provides. Additionally, it ranks in the 74.07 percentile for value for money, further emphasizing its attractiveness and transparency in information for potential renters.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Less expensive- Outdoor space
Floor plans
| 2BR/1.0BA | 2 bed | 1 bath | 750 sqft | $2,300 /mo | 1 unit available | Welcome to this charming upstairs 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment in the heart of National City, CA! This inviting home features beautiful hardwood floors and fresh neutral paint throughout, creating a warm and welcoming living space. The kitchen comes equipped with a refrigerator and oven/range, making daily cooking simple and convenient. Step outside to the lovely front courtyard—an ideal spot to relax and enjoy the sunny California weather. The location couldn’t be better, offering quick freeway access for easy commuting, nearby mass transit options, and close proximity to local schools. Sorry, no pets are allowed. Service animals are welcomed with proper documentation. Comfort, convenience, and great location all in one place—schedule your tour today! 1 year lease required. Each applicant must have a minimum FICO credit score of 640 with no evictions and no collection accounts and combined gross monthly income of $5,750 (after credit obligations) to qualify. Housing assistance vouchers are accepted. Income and credit requirements will be adjusted according to California law. |
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Policies and fees
Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 4 |
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About 5TH31117
Welcome to this charming upstairs 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment in the heart of National City, CA! This inviting home features beautiful hardwood floors and fresh neutral paint throughout, creating a warm and welcoming living space. The kitchen comes equipped with a refrigerator and oven/range, making daily cooking simple and convenient. Step outside to the lovely front courtyard—an ideal spot to relax and enjoy the sunny California weather. The location couldn’t be better, offering quick freeway access for easy commuting, nearby mass transit options, and close proximity to local schools. Sorry, no pets are allowed. Service animals are welcomed with proper documentation. Comfort, convenience, and great location all in one place—schedule your tour today! 1 year lease required. Each applicant must have a minimum FICO credit score of 640 with no evictions and no collection accounts and combined gross monthly income of $5,750 (after credit obligations) to qualify. Housing assistance vouchers are accepted. Income and credit requirements will be adjusted according to California law.
Zumper Expert Rating
Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.6
/10
Very GoodWith a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 5TH31117 is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 5TH31117 has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
5TH31117 offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
5TH31117 goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including building or unit level amenities. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 5TH31117 receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
5TH31117 is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 5TH31117 does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.
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 5TH31117 compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Outdoor space
- Easy access to the outdoors
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
- Lacks images
- Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
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Rent trends in National City
2-bedroom apartments at 5TH31117 cost about 13% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in National City.
Median rents as of Nov 29 2025.
National City
National City
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $1,916 |
| January 2024 | $1,970 |
| February 2024 | $1,907 |
| March 2024 | $1,796 |
| April 2024 | $1,868 |
| May 2024 | $2,011 |
| June 2024 | $2,028 |
| July 2024 | $1,996 |
| August 2024 | $1,847 |
| September 2024 | $1,840 |
| October 2024 | $1,742 |
| November 2024 | $1,792 |
| December 2024 | $1,918 |
| January 2025 | $1,802 |
| February 2025 | $1,747 |
| March 2025 | $1,810 |
| April 2025 | $1,871 |
| May 2025 | $1,754 |
| June 2025 | $1,728 |
| July 2025 | $1,709 |
| August 2025 | $1,712 |
| September 2025 | $1,734 |
| October 2025 | $1,753 |
| November 2025 | $1,682 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $1,916 |
| January 2024 | $1,970 |
| February 2024 | $1,907 |
| March 2024 | $1,796 |
| April 2024 | $1,868 |
| May 2024 | $2,011 |
| June 2024 | $2,028 |
| July 2024 | $1,996 |
| August 2024 | $1,847 |
| September 2024 | $1,840 |
| October 2024 | $1,742 |
| November 2024 | $1,792 |
| December 2024 | $1,918 |
| January 2025 | $1,802 |
| February 2025 | $1,747 |
| March 2025 | $1,810 |
| April 2025 | $1,871 |
| May 2025 | $1,754 |
| June 2025 | $1,728 |
| July 2025 | $1,709 |
| August 2025 | $1,712 |
| September 2025 | $1,734 |
| October 2025 | $1,753 |
| November 2025 | $1,682 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 5TH31117
Central Elementary School
933 e ave
national city, CA, 91950
K-6Public
C
John A. Otis Elementary School
621 e 18th st
national city, CA, 91950
K-6Public
C+
Kimball
302 w 18th st
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
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Getting around #17 near 311 East 5th Street
Walking
6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
10/10
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 311 East 5th Street, #17
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
6/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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