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Highlights
- Onsite laundry
- Gated community
- Pet friendly
Location
1802 E 12th St, National City, CA 91950, USA|National City
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Property Overview
185- 1802 E 12th St. earns a strong overall impression with an 8.5 Zumper Expert Rating, combining excellent value, standout amenities, and a highly convenient location. It also ranks well for value per square foot and features onsite laundry, a gated community, and pet-friendly living.
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
More space- Eco-friendly trash disposal
- Laundry available on site
Floor plans
| 1BR/1.0BA | 1 bed | 1 bath | 800 sqft | $1,820 /mo | 1 unit available | This 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment in National City, CA offers a comfortable living option in a gated community. The property includes onsite laundry for added convenience and is pet friendly, providing flexibility for residents with pets. With a practical layout and essential community features, this apartment presents a straightforward place to call home. |
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Amenities for 185- 1802 E 12th St.
Apartment Amenities
| Trash | Water |
Building
| Controlled Access | Onsite Laundry |
| Sewer |
Grounds
| Gated Community |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 16 |
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About 185- 1802 E 12th St.
This 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment in National City, CA offers a comfortable living option in a gated community. The property includes onsite laundry for added convenience and is pet friendly, providing flexibility for residents with pets. With a practical layout and essential community features, this apartment presents a straightforward place to call home.
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.
8.5
/10
Very GoodWith a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 185- 1802 E 12th St. is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 185- 1802 E 12th St. 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.
185- 1802 E 12th St. 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.
185- 1802 E 12th St. goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including controlled access. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 185- 1802 E 12th St. 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.
185- 1802 E 12th St. 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 185- 1802 E 12th St. does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A 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.
185- 1802 E 12th St. provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.
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 185- 1802 E 12th St. compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 1-bedroom is 200 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Eco-friendly trash disposal
- This property has recycling pickup
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 0.8 miles away
- Lacks images
- Fewer than 5 photos available for this property
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Rent trends in National City
1-bedroom apartments at 185- 1802 E 12th St. cost about 4% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in National City.
Median rents as of Nov 7 2026.
National City
National City
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $1,813 |
| 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 |
| December 2025 | $1,677 |
| January 2026 | $1,666 |
| February 2026 | $1,671 |
| March 2026 | $1,672 |
| April 2026 | $1,699 |
| May 2026 | $1,667 |
| June 2026 | $1,656 |
| July 2026 | $1,668 |
| August 2026 | $1,670 |
| September 2026 | $1,734 |
| October 2026 | $1,691 |
| November 2026 | $1,650 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $1,813 |
| 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 |
| December 2025 | $1,677 |
| January 2026 | $1,666 |
| February 2026 | $1,671 |
| March 2026 | $1,672 |
| April 2026 | $1,699 |
| May 2026 | $1,667 |
| June 2026 | $1,656 |
| July 2026 | $1,668 |
| October 2026 | $1,709 |
| November 2026 | $1,650 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 1802 E 12th St?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$72,800/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $72,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,820.
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Schools near 185- 1802 E 12th St.
Las Palmas
1900 e 18th st
national city, CA, 91950
K-6Public
C
Palmer Way
2900 palmer 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
Central Elementary School
933 e ave
national city, CA, 91950
K-6Public
C
Getting around National City near 1802 E 12th St
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
4/10
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 1802 E 12th St, National City
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
3/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk
Parks
6/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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