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14 on Harding - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.1

Excellent

14 on Harding

1924 Harding Ave, National City, CA 91950

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony

2 beds

2 baths

$2,995

Vista Palmera - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Vista Palmera

310 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950

2 beds

2 baths

$2,895

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Bella Vita - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Bella Vita

1447 Sheryl Ln, National City, CA 91950

2 beds

2 baths

$2,795

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

$2,395

Mariners Landing - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Mariners Landing

142 E 31st St, National City, CA 91950

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Assigned parking

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,495–$3,250

611 Highland - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.1

Very good

611 Highland

611 Highland Ave, National City, CA 91950

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,150–$2,895

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Addisyn Park Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Addisyn Park Apartments

840 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,595–$2,645

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

22h ago

9.7

Excellent

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Modern Living in the Heart of National City

129 National City Blvd, National City, CA 91950

In-unit laundry | Dishwasher | Microwave

1 bed

1 bath

$2,050

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116 E 22nd St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

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116 E 22nd St, National City, CA 91950

Furnished | Air conditioning | Assigned parking

3 beds

3 baths

$5,703

$4,677

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2304 E 14th St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

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2304 E 14th St, National City, CA 91950

Furnished | Air conditioning | Garage parking

4 beds

2 baths

$4,649

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Assigned Parking

On-Site Laundry

Outdoor Space

In-Unit Laundry

R Avenue National City - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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

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

Aloha Village - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

15h ago

9.3

Excellent

Aloha Village

1627 E 9th St, National City, CA 91950

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Swimming pool

1–3 beds

1 bath

$2,050–$2,750

625-39 E 3rd St, National City, CA 91950 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.8

Very good

625-39 E 3rd St, National City, CA 91950

625 E 3rd St, National City, CA 91950

Oven

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

1414 Roosevelt Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

1414 Roosevelt Ave

1414 Roosevelt Ave, National City, CA 91950

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Storage

Studio

1 bath

$1,595

The Royal Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.2

Excellent

The Royal Apartments

608 E 24th St, National City, CA 91950

On-site laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$1,695

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

$1,795

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618-40 M Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

9.2

Excellent

618-40 M Avenue

618 M Ave, National City, CA 91950

1 bed

1 bath

$1,695

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Mar at Laurel - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

8.8

Very good

Mar at Laurel

203 Laurel Ave, National City, CA 91950

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

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,914–$6,577

Price drop

629 R Ave #30 - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

8.6

Very good

629 R Ave #30

629 R Ave, National City, CA 91950

2 beds

2 baths

$2,195

1925 Via Las Palmas , Unit 44A - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

Condo for rent in National City

1925 Via Las Palmas , Unit 44A

1925 Via Las Palmas, National City, CA 91950

Assigned parking | Microwave

2 beds

2 baths

$2,400

Highland Houses - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

8.6

Very good

Highland Houses

1425 Highland Ave, National City, CA 91950

In-unit laundry | Microwave

3 beds

1 bath

$3,150

Palm Avenue Investors, LTD - Photo 1 of 1

21h 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

2912 E 8th Street - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

8.4

Very good

2912 E 8th Street

2912 E 8th St, National City, CA 91950

Studio

1 bath

$1,400

LIV @ Siesta - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

8.8

Very good

LIV @ Siesta

1815 La Siesta Way, National City, CA 91950

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

2 beds

2 baths

$2,495

Highland View Apartments in the heart of National City - Photo 1 of 1

1d 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–$2,275

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Harborview Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

1d 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

$2,695–$2,995

104 - 126 Laurel Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

104 - 126 Laurel Ave

104 104 - 126 Laurel Ave, National City, CA 91950

On-site laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$1,875

Villa Nova Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.3

Excellent

Villa Nova Apartments

303 E 27th St, National City, CA 91950

On-site laundry | Swimming pool | Fitness center

1 bed

1 bath

$1,745

2303 E 8th St - Photo 1 of 1

1d 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

Euclid Apartments | National City - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Euclid Apartments | National City

2542 Ridgeway Dr, National City, CA 91950

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,105–$2,995

Mar at National City - Photo 1 of 1

1d 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

$1,976–$7,374

116 Palm Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

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–$2,050

2500 B Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in National City

1 bed

1 bath

$1,976

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2321-2327 Prospect St, Unit 2323 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

2321-2327 Prospect St, Unit 2323

2321 Prospect St, National City, CA 91950

Outdoor space | Microwave

2 beds

1 bath

$2,750

1919 E 17th St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in National City

1919 E 17th St, National City, CA 91950

1 bed

1 bath

$1,800

IB Ball Development - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9

Excellent

IB Ball Development

617 A Ave, National City, CA 91950

Oven

2–4 beds

1 bath

$2,300–$2,700

940 Arcadia Pl Units A-E - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

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

$2,100

Price drop

1819 E 9th St #301 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in National City

1819 E 9th St #301, National City, CA 91950

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Balcony

3 beds

2 baths

$3,595

$3,495

Price drop

420 Q & 4th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d 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

Palm Lofts - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.1

Very good

Palm Lofts

419 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950

Ceiling fan | Storage | Oven

Studio

1 bath

$2,250

Ridgeway Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

Ridgeway Apartments

2602 Ridgeway Dr, National City, CA 91950

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,295–$2,545

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2525 Melrose Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8

Very good

2525 Melrose Street

2525 Melrose St, National City, CA 91950

3 beds

2 baths

$3,900

1609 Grove St #B - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Condo for rent in National City

1609 Grove St #B, National City, CA 91950

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

4 beds

4.5 baths

$3,950

801 National City Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Condo for rent in National City

801 National City Blvd, National City, CA 91950

In-unit laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$1,600

320 J Ave #90 - Photo 1 of 1

3d 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

$2,300

$2,000

Price drop

1632 E Plaza Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in National City

804 S V Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Condo for rent in National City

2 Bed, 1 Bath Home in National City | Yard, Laundry, Renovated

804 S V Ave, National City, CA 91950

In-unit laundry | Furnished | On-site laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$2,575

1907 D Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in National City

Modern 2 Bed 1 bath SFR in National City with Garage | Available 08/01

1907 D Ave, National City, CA 91950

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$2,850

235 Civic Center Dr #6 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in National City

Move-in Ready 1 BD / BA Apartment Home in National City!!

235 Civic Center Dr #6, National City, CA 91950

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$1,650

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Updated: September 26, 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 median rent price is $2,380 per month, which is down 5%, or $115, compared to last year.

Median rent

$2,380

YoY change

−5%

−$115/mo

Rentals, last 30 days

76

Rent by unit type
SizeValueYoY
All bedrooms$2,380−5%
1 bedroom$1,995+12%
2 bedroom$2,545−4%
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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

How much is the average rent in National City, CA for 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in National City average around $1,870/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,640/month. Both bedroom types are running a little softer than last year, with one-bedrooms down 3.9% and two-bedrooms down 2.9% year over year.

When is the best time to look for an apartment in National City, CA?

May offers the best rental deals in National City, with rents running about 9% lower than February, which sees the highest prices of the year. November is also a good time to search since it's the least competitive month with lower overall demand.

What areas of National City, CA are best for budget-conscious renters?

Based on our current listings data, National City itself offers budget-friendly options with a median rent of around $2,480/month across all apartment types.

Are there pet-friendly apartments in National City, CA?

Based on Zumper's current listings, 32% of National City rentals welcome pets, which works out to about 46 pet-friendly apartments each month across the city's average inventory of 145 units.

Are utilities usually included in rent in National City, CA?

In our current listings, utilities-included rentals are rare in National City, showing up in just 0.05% of units. Studios and one-bedrooms lead at 0.07% each, while two-bedrooms and three-bedrooms are even less common at 0.03% and 0.05% respectively.

Methodology: How we got this data

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.

Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.

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