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Mariners Landing - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

8.5

Very good

Mariners Landing

142 E 31st St, National City, CA 91950

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Assigned parking

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,495–$2,895

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
14 on Harding - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

9.1

Excellent

14 on Harding

1924 Harding Ave, National City, CA 91950

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony

2 beds

2 baths

$2,850

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Talas Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Talas Apartments

2114 E 7th St, National City, CA 91950

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony

1 bed

1 bath

$2,325

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Vista Highland - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Vista Highland

1525 G Ave, National City, CA 91950

3 beds

2 baths

$3,250

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
611 Highland - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

8.1

Very good

611 Highland

611 Highland Ave, National City, CA 91950

1 bed

1 bath

$2,395

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
R Avenue National City - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

R Avenue National City

702 R Avenue, National City, CA 91950

Assigned parking | Walk-in closets | Ceiling fan

2 beds

1 bath

$2,790

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Modern Living in the Heart of National City - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

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Modern Living in the Heart of National City

129 National City Blvd, National City, CA 91950

In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$2,050

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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1402 E 14th St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in National City

Commercial/Residential - National City, CA

1402 E 14th St #1, National City, CA 91950

Assigned parking | Outdoor space

2 beds

2 baths

$2,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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Euclid Apartments | National City - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

8.5

Very good

Euclid Apartments | National City

2542 Ridgeway Dr, National City, CA 91950

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,745–$2,995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Ridgeway Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Ridgeway Apartments

2602 Ridgeway Dr, National City, CA 91950

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,795

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Addisyn Park Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Addisyn Park Apartments

840 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Assigned parking

2–3 beds

2 baths

$2,545–$3,150

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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829 E 2nd St - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

Condo for rent in National City

Studio

1 bath

$1,650

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
827 E 2nd St - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

Townhouse for rent in National City

827 E 2nd St, National City, CA 91950

Garage parking | Controlled access

3 beds

2.5 baths

$3,550

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2500 B Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

Apartment for rent in National City

1 bed

1 bath

$1,889

Price dropped $255Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Harborview Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

2h ago

8.5

Very good

Harborview Apartments

819 D Ave, National City, CA 91950

In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Fitness center

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,495–$2,995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Highland Pacifica Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

8.6

Very good

Highland Pacifica Apartments

2428 Highland Ave, National City, CA 91950

Garage parking | Storage | Controlled access

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,530–$2,495

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
IB Ball Development - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

9

Excellent

IB Ball Development

617 A Ave, National City, CA 91950

Oven

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Vista Palmera - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

20h ago

8.5

Very good

Vista Palmera

310 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,570–$2,895

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
139 E 18th St - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

Apartment for rent in National City

139 E 18th St, National City, CA 91950

On-site laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$1,695

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
The Royal Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

9.2

Excellent

The Royal Apartments

608 E 24th St, National City, CA 91950

On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$1,725

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Mar at Laurel - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

8.8

Very good

Mar at Laurel

203 Laurel Ave, National City, CA 91950

On-site laundry | Swimming pool | On-site management

1 bed

1 bath

$2,097–$2,207

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Mar at National City - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

9.1

Excellent

Mar at National City

2500 B Ave, National City, CA 91950

On-site laundry | Swimming pool | Ceiling fan

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,889–$2,864

Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
420 Q & 4th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

420 Q & 4th Ave

420 Q Ave, National City, CA 91950

In-unit laundry | Microwave

2 beds

1 bath

$2,275

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
240 E 31st St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in National City

240 E 31st St, National City, CA 91950

In-unit laundry | Swimming pool | Storage

2 beds

2 baths

$3,399

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Palm Lofts - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.7

Very good

Palm Lofts

419 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950

Ceiling fan | Storage | Oven

Studio

1 bath

$1,875

Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2525 Melrose Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

2525 Melrose Street

2525 Melrose St, National City, CA 91950

3 beds

2 baths

$3,900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
116 Palm Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

116 Palm Avenue

116 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Oven

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,695–$1,995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Manor Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

Manor Apartments

131 E 18th St, National City, CA 91950

Assigned parking | Oven

1 bed

1 bath

$1,695

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1414 Roosevelt Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

1414 Roosevelt Ave

1414 Roosevelt Ave, National City, CA 91950

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Storage

Studio

1 bath

$1,495

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
723-733 East 7th Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

723-733 East 7th Street

723 E 7th St, National City, CA 91950

In-unit laundry | Microwave

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,050–$2,650

Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
E. 17th - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

E. 17th

1809 E 17th St, National City, CA 91950

Microwave

2 beds

1 bath

$2,495

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
940 Arcadia Pl Units A-E - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

940 Arcadia Pl Units A-E

940 Arcadia Pl, National City, CA 91950

Walk-in closets | Storage | Outdoor space

1 bed

1 bath

$1,895

Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2303 E 8th St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

2303 E 8th St

2303 E 8th St, National City, CA 91950

On-site laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,800–$2,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Villa Primavera - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Villa Primavera

2005 F Ave, National City, CA 91950

1 bed

1 bath

$1,645

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
320 J Ave #90 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in National City

320 J Ave #90, National City, CA 91950

On-site laundry | Swimming pool | Controlled access

1 bed

1 bath

$1,800

Price dropped $200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
733 E 7th St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in National City

733 E 7th St, National City, CA 91950

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | On-site management

1 bed

1 bath

$2,050

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
725 E 7th St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in National City

725 E 7th St, National City, CA 91950

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | On-site management

2 beds

1 bath

$2,650

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1214 Manchester St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in National City

Wonderful 3 Beds/2 Baths Single Family home in National City.

1214 Manchester St, National City, CA 91950

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

3 beds

2 baths

$3,000

Price dropped $800Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Aloha Village - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

2d ago

9.3

Excellent

Aloha Village

1627 E 9th St, National City, CA 91950

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Swimming pool

3 beds

1 bath

$2,750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Palm Avenue Investors, LTD - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Palm Avenue Investors, LTD

900 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,350–$2,650

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
929 Hoover Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in National City

Cozy 1 bed / 1 bth Upstairs Apartment Home w/ Detached Car Garage in National City!

929 Hoover Ave, National City, CA 91950

Garage parking | On-site laundry | Carpet

1 bed

1 bath

$1,695

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
426 B Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in National City

On-site management | Package service | Outdoor space

3 beds

1 bath

$2,995

Price dropped $300Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
PDRY - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

PDRY

900 E 12th St, National City, CA 91950

2 beds

2 baths

$2,450

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Moose 6th St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

Moose 6th St

1121 E 6th St, National City, CA 91950

1 bed

1 bath

$1,650

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Hoover Avenue Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

Hoover Avenue Apartments

925 Hoover Ave, National City, CA 91950

Garage parking | Carpet | Oven

1 bed

1 bath

$1,695

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
NC18 Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.2

Excellent

NC18 Apartments

NC18 Apartments, 1224-34 East 18th Street, National City, CA 91950

On-site laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$1,895

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
LIV @ Siesta - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

LIV @ Siesta

1815 La Siesta Way, National City, CA 91950

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Central heat

Studio

1 bath

$1,769

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
2500 B Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in National City

2 beds

1 bath

$2,384

Price dropped $258Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Highland View Apartments in the heart of National City - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.2

Excellent

Highland View Apartments in the heart of National City

31 N Highland Ave, National City, CA 91950

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Swimming pool

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,995–$2,395

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
629 R Ave #30 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

629 R Ave #30

629 R Ave, National City, CA 91950

2 beds

2 baths

$2,195

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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Updated: October 22, 2026

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National City, CA apartments for rent

Renting in National City, CA at a glance

As of today, National City's average rent price is $2,295 per month, which is down 4%, or $100, compared to last year. See the National City rent report.

Average rent

$2,295

YoY change

−4%

−$100/mo

Rentals, last 30 days

72

Rent by unit type
SizeValueYoY
All bedrooms$2,295−4%
1 bedroom$1,900+9%
2 bedroom$2,495−4%
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Local insights: What it's like to live in National City, CA

National City, CA has a vibrant atmosphere that many residents appreciate, particularly noting its cultural diversity and strong local food scene. The nearby access to San Diego adds to its appeal, especially for those who enjoy a mix of urban activities and outdoor recreation. Some residents point to the affordability of housing compared to other areas in San Diego County as a major plus. However, complaints often center around traffic congestion and limited parking options, which can detract from the overall livability for some renters.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in National City, CA?

The average rent in National City, CA is $2,295 a month. 1-bedrooms average $1,900 and 2-bedrooms $2,495, based on rentals listed on Zumper in the last 30 days. See the National City rent report.

How much rent can I afford in National City, CA?

You'd need to earn about $76,000 a year to afford an average 1-bedroom here ($1,900 a month), with rent at 30% of your income. Try the rent calculator with your own numbers.

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Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2026 rental inventory and prices.

Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.

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