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2 baths
$2,695–$2,795
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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 bed
1 bath
$2,545
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2 beds
1 bath
$2,445
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Available Jul 31
1d ago
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3 beds
3 baths
$6,624
$6,032
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2d ago
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129 National City Blvd, National City, CA 91950
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Dishwasher
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
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4 beds
2 baths
$5,243
$4,127
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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
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
Outdoor Space
Assigned Parking
2d ago
2428 Highland Ave, National City, CA 91950
In-unit laundry | Dishwasher | Oven
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
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2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,725
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4m 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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3h 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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3h ago
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3 beds
1 bath
$2,500
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Available Aug 14
4h ago
3 beds
1 bath
$3,150
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7h ago
Apartment for rent in National City
1 bed
1 bath
$2,036
$1,868
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8h 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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9h ago
2542 Ridgeway Dr, National City, CA 91950
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,195–$2,995
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9h ago
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31 N Highland Ave, National City, CA 91950
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Swimming pool
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
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23h ago
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3 beds
1 bath
$2,925
$2,500
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Available Jun 19
1d ago
2500 B Ave, National City, CA 91950
On-site laundry | Swimming pool | Ceiling fan
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,868–$7,173
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1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,645
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1d ago
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2 beds
2 baths
$2,815
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1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
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1d ago
2–4 beds
1 bath
$2,500–$3,000
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1d ago
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1339 E 4th St #NA, National City, CA 91950
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Assigned parking
3 beds
1 bath
$2,995
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Available Sep 1
1d ago
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1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
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Available Jul 17
2d ago
3 beds
2 baths
$3,250
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2d ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,295–$2,995
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2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
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2d ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$2,595
$2,495
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2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
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2d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,275
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2d ago
3 beds
2 baths
$3,900
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2d ago
Apartment for rent in National City
On-site laundry | On-site management
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
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Available Aug 21
3d ago
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930 B Ave #5, National City, CA 91950
Garage parking
2 beds
2 baths
$2,595
$2,495
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3d ago
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2039 E Ave, National City, CA 91950
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Dishwasher
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
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Available Aug 17
3d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
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3d ago
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1 bed
1 bath
$2,495
$2,295
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Available Aug 15
3d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
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3d ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$2,590
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3d ago
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800 Paradise Dr #0, National City, CA 91950
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$1,875
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Available Sep 15
3d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
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3d ago
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1 bed
1 bath
$1,875
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Available Sep 15
4d ago
2602 Ridgeway Dr, National City, CA 91950
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,295–$2,795
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4d ago
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1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
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Available Sep 15
4d ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
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5d+ ago
House for rent in National City
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400
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5d+ ago
2 beds
2 baths
$2,195
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As of today, National City's median rent price is $2,495 per month, which is up 3%, or $72, compared to last year.
Median rent
$2,495
YoY change
+3%
+$72/mo
Rentals, last 30 days
76
| Size | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| All bedrooms | $2,495 | +3% |
| 1 bedroom | $1,895 | N/A |
| 2 bedroom | $2,600 | 0% |
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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