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6h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,195–$2,250
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6h ago
840 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony
2 beds
2 baths
$2,595–$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
$2,995
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5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,725
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5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,775
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Available Jun 24
22h ago
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3 beds
3 baths
$7,409
$5,855
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22h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$6,201
$5,216
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1d ago
Verified
129 National City Blvd, National City, CA 91950
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Dishwasher
1 bed
1 bath
$2,295
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3d 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
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 1
Outdoor Space
On-Site Laundry
Assigned Parking
In-Unit Laundry
5d+ ago
1525 G Ave, National City, CA 91950
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
2 beds
1 bath
$2,645
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1h ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,695–$2,995
Apartment for rent
8h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
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11h ago
420 Q Ave, National City, CA 91950
In-unit laundry | Microwave
2 beds
1 bath
$2,275
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12h 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
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16h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
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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
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1d ago
Apartment for rent in National City
In-unit laundry
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
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Available Aug 14
1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3 beds
1 bath
$3,200
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4d ago
Townhouse for rent in National City
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
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Available Sep 6
4d ago
Apartment for rent in National City
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2 beds
2 baths
$2,195
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
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4d ago
Apartment for rent in National City
1 bed
1 bath
$2,534
$1,981
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5d+ ago
House for rent in National City
3 beds
2 baths
$3,200
House for rent
Available Jul 9
5d+ ago
2428 Highland Ave, National City, CA 91950
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650–$1,995
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5d+ ago
2204 Granger Ave, National City, CA 91950
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Oven
Studio
1 bath
$1,650
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5d+ ago
2 beds
2 baths
$2,895
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5d+ ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
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5d+ 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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5d+ ago
900 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Swimming pool
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,775
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400
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Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
$1,850
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Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
3 beds
2 baths
$3,250
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5d+ ago
2542 Ridgeway Dr, National City, CA 91950
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,295–$2,795
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in National City
1 bed
1 bath
$2,650
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in National City
2 beds
1 bath
$2,777
$2,598
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5d+ ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
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5d+ ago
3 beds
2 baths
$3,900
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in National City
1 bed
1 bath
$2,325
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in National City
2 beds
1 bath
$1,795
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Available Jul 7
5d+ ago
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1642 C Ave, National City, CA 91950
In-unit laundry
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
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5d+ ago
House for rent in National City
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,188
House for rent
Available Jul 3
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in National City
Studio
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ 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
$2,895
House for rent
Available Aug 1
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
$1,770
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in National City
3 beds
1 bath
$3,200
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 19
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in National City
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
$1,900
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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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