Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2025
Last updated on September 16, 2025
Last updated on September 16, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in National City, CA have decreased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 2% in the last year.
We analyze our inventory and calculate this information on a 30-day rolling basis.
As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in National City, CA is $2,422. This is +23% higher than the national average.
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As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in National City, CA is $2,422. This is +23% higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
The monthly rent for an apartment in National City, CA is $2,395. A 1-bedroom apartment in National City, CA costs about $1,895 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,595. Houses for rent in National City, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,450.
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1 bedroom | $1,840 | 4% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,595 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,500 | 2% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $4,500 | No Change | 83% | |
Studio | $1,647 | 2% | 7% |
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National City | $2,422 |
Comparables | ||||
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Apartments | $2,395 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,407 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,450 | 9% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,300 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,647
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,840
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,595
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
83%
National City
Average rent
$2,422
Apartments
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,407
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$3,450
Last 30 days
9%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,300
The table above reflects average rent prices in National City, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
Median rent prices in National City, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bonita, CA.
National City
higher than the national median
higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in National City, CA is 1% higher than the median rent in Bonita, CA.
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3d ago
610 E 8th St, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
3d ago
629 R Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
2 baths
$2,195
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in National City
126 E 5th St, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
4d ago
414 D Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in National City
331 E 1st St #337, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
1d ago
2818 1/2 Prospect St, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,295–$2,495
Apartment for rent
1d ago
900 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Apartment for rent in National City
2204 Granger Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$5,087
Apartment for rent
4d ago
207 E 1st St, National City, CA 91950
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,150–$3,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
310 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
2 baths
$3,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in National City
2 beds
2 baths
$3,195
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 8
3d ago
Apartment for rent in National City
2 beds
2 baths
$3,181
$2,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in National City
2428 Highland Ave, National City, CA 91950
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,095–$2,895
Apartment for rent
4d ago
NC18 Apartments, 1224-34 East 18th Street, National City, CA 91950
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,095–$2,695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in National City
1 bed
1 bath
$2,525
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1924 Harding Ave, National City, CA 91950
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$2,850–$3,775
Apartment for rent
3d ago
142 E 31st St, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
2 baths
$2,845
Apartment for rent
4d ago
840 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
2 baths
$2,695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
310 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
2 baths
$3,195
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$5,087
Apartment for rent
3d ago
702 R Avenue, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,790
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 27
5d+ ago
31 N Highland Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
14m ago
House for rent in National City
2 beds
1 bath
$2,595
House for rent
Available Nov 7
4d ago
1627 E 9th St, National City, CA 91950
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,995–$2,695
Apartment for rent
3d ago
618 M Ave, National City, CA 91950
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
1d ago
341 E 30th St, National City, CA 91950
3 beds
2 baths
$3,595
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1924 Harding Ave, National City, CA 91950
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$2,850–$3,775
Apartment for rent
3d ago
610 E 8th St, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1001 National City Blvd, National City, CA 91950
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
4d ago
608 E 24th St, National City, CA 91950
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695–$1,725
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
31 N Highland Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2818 1/2 Prospect St, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
1d ago
341 E 30th St, National City, CA 91950
3 beds
2 baths
$3,595
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in National City
126 E 5th St, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2039 L Ave, National City, CA 91950
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Apartment for rent in National City
1704 B Ave, National City, CA 91950
1 bed
1 bath
$1,625
Apartment for rent
1d ago
900 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in National City
2 beds
2 baths
$3,181
$2,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
629 R Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
2 baths
$2,195
Apartment for rent