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2 beds
2 baths
$2,995
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2 beds
2 baths
$2,895
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2 beds
2 baths
$2,795
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2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395
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2d ago
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
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2d ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,150–$2,895
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2d ago
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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129 National City Blvd, National City, CA 91950
In-unit laundry | Dishwasher | Microwave
1 bed
1 bath
$2,050
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3 beds
3 baths
$5,703
$4,677
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4 beds
2 baths
$4,649
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Assigned Parking
On-Site Laundry
Outdoor Space
In-Unit Laundry
5d+ ago
702 R Avenue, National City, CA 91950
Assigned parking | Walk-in closets | Ceiling fan
2 beds
1 bath
$2,790
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Available Sep 27
5d+ ago
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1402 E 14th St #1, National City, CA 91950
Assigned parking | Outdoor space
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
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Available Mar 1
15h ago
1627 E 9th St, National City, CA 91950
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Swimming pool
1–3 beds
1 bath
$2,050–$2,750
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1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
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2d ago
1414 Roosevelt Ave, National City, CA 91950
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Storage
Studio
1 bath
$1,595
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3d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
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3d ago
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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4h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
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12h ago
203 Laurel Ave, National City, CA 91950
On-site laundry | Swimming pool | On-site management
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,914–$6,577
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13h ago
2 beds
2 baths
$2,195
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18h ago
Condo for rent in National City
1925 Via Las Palmas, National City, CA 91950
Assigned parking | Microwave
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400
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Available Oct 10
20h ago
3 beds
1 bath
$3,150
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21h ago
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,350–$2,650
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23h ago
Studio
1 bath
$1,400
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23h ago
1815 La Siesta Way, National City, CA 91950
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
2 beds
2 baths
$2,495
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1d ago
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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1d ago
819 D Ave, National City, CA 91950
In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Fitness center
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,695–$2,995
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1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,875
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1d ago
303 E 27th St, National City, CA 91950
On-site laundry | Swimming pool | Fitness center
1 bed
1 bath
$1,745
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1d ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,800–$2,200
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1d ago
2542 Ridgeway Dr, National City, CA 91950
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,105–$2,995
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1d ago
2500 B Ave, National City, CA 91950
On-site laundry | Swimming pool | Ceiling fan
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,976–$7,374
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1d ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,695–$2,050
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2d ago
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1 bed
1 bath
$1,976
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2d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,750
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Available Sep 26
2d ago
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1919 E 17th St, National City, CA 91950
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
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2d ago
2–4 beds
1 bath
$2,300–$2,700
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2d ago
940 Arcadia Pl, National City, CA 91950
Walk-in closets | Storage | Outdoor space
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
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2d ago
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3 beds
2 baths
$3,595
$3,495
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Available Sep 10
3d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,275
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3d ago
Studio
1 bath
$2,250
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3d ago
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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3d ago
3 beds
2 baths
$3,900
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3d ago
Condo for rent in National City
4 beds
4.5 baths
$3,950
Condo for rent
Available Sep 22
3d ago
Condo for rent in National City
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
3d ago
House for rent in National City
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
$2,000
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4d ago
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1 bed
1 bath
$2,400
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4d ago
Condo for rent in National City
804 S V Ave, National City, CA 91950
In-unit laundry | Furnished | On-site laundry
2 beds
1 bath
$2,575
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
4d ago
House for rent in National City
1907 D Ave, National City, CA 91950
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
2 beds
1 bath
$2,850
House for rent
Available Aug 1
4d ago
Apartment for rent 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
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 21
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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
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| Size | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| All bedrooms | $2,380 | −5% |
| 1 bedroom | $1,995 | +12% |
| 2 bedroom | $2,545 | −4% |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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