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The average rent in National City, as of June 2026, is flat compared to last month but up 5.85% year-over-year.
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5d+ ago
2 beds
2 baths
$2,645
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5d+ ago
2114 E 7th St, National City, CA 91950
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Assigned parking
2 beds
2 baths
$3,070
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,775
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 24
19h ago
702 R Avenue, National City, CA 91950
Assigned parking | Walk-in closets | Ceiling fan
2 beds
1 bath
$2,790
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 27
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$7,658
$6,337
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4d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$7,211
$5,778
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5d+ ago
Condo for rent in National City
801 National City Blvd #1011, National City, CA 91950
Garage parking | On-site laundry | Swimming pool
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1402 E 14th St #1, National City, CA 91950
Assigned parking | Outdoor space
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 1
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4d ago
1525 G Ave, National City, CA 91950
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
2 beds
1 bath
$2,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
608 E 24th St, National City, CA 91950
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Carpet
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695–$1,725
Apartment for rent
On-Site Laundry
In-Unit Laundry
Outdoor Space
Assigned Parking
17h ago
Apartment for rent in National City
1 bed
1 bath
$2,534
$2,036
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2 beds
2 baths
$2,195
Apartment for rent
1d 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
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2602 Ridgeway Dr, National City, CA 91950
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,295–$2,795
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,100–$2,475
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,850–$2,295
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in National City
2 beds
1 bath
$3,200
$2,900
Price drop
House for rent
Available Mar 11
2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,395–$2,995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in National City
2 beds
1 bath
$3,175
$2,900
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in National City
315 E. 30th StUnit D #D, National City, CA 91950
On-site laundry | Controlled access | On-site management
1 bed
1 bath
$1,775
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 24
3d ago
900 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Swimming pool
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,775
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
3d ago
142 E 31st St, National City, CA 91950
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Swimming pool
2 beds
2 baths
$2,950
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,645
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400
Condo for rent
Available Jun 28
3d ago
2542 Ridgeway Dr, National City, CA 91950
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,295–$2,995
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3 beds
2 baths
$3,250
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1815 La Siesta Way, National City, CA 91950
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Central heat
Studio
1 bath
$1,769
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in National City
2 beds
1 bath
$2,900
$2,604
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
3 beds
2 baths
$3,900
Apartment for rent
4d ago
819 D Ave, National City, CA 91950
In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Fitness center
2 beds
2 baths
$2,695–$2,995
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in National City
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
$1,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
4d ago
Studio
1 bath
$1,450–$1,595
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in National City
3 beds
2 baths
$3,050
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Studio
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
4d ago
NC18 Apartments, 1224-34 East 18th Street, National City, CA 91950
On-site laundry | Assigned parking
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
4d ago
31 N Highland Ave, National City, CA 91950
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Controlled access
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in National City
4212 Avenida Arroyo #NA, National City, CA 91950
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,400
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in National City
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 19
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in National City
2431 Prospect St #1, National City, CA 91950
Hardwood floor | Outdoor space
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in National City
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in National City
3 beds
2 baths
$3,795
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in National City
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
House for rent
Available Jun 23
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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.
National City's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,900 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,700 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions in this San Diego County community.
May offers the most favorable rental conditions in National City, with rents approximately 9% lower than peak February prices. November also presents good opportunities with the least competitive market conditions, while February tends to have the highest rents and strongest competition among renters.
National City offers good options for pet owners, with approximately 35% of rental listings welcoming pets. This represents a substantial portion of the city's average 133 monthly apartment listings, providing multiple choices for renters with companion animals.
Utilities are rarely included in National City rental prices, appearing in less than 1% of all listings across apartment sizes. This pattern holds consistent whether you're looking at studios, one-bedrooms, two-bedrooms, or three-bedroom units.
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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