Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 3, 2026
Average rent in
National City, CA
Last updated on May 3, 2026
Last updated on May 3, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in National City, CA is $2,500. This is +28%, or $550, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$2,500
9%Total rentals
80
for rent on Zumper.com
As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in National City, CA is $2,500. This is +28%, or $550, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Rent ranges
Households
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
Rent price trends in
National City, CA
Rent price trends
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in National City, CA have decreased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 9% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Rent comparables in
National City, CA
The monthly rent for an apartment in National City, CA is $2,475. A 1-bedroom apartment in National City, CA costs about $1,795 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,645. Houses for rent in National City, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,300.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,812 | 3% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,620 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $3,300 | 2% |  4% | |
4 bedroom | $6,500 | 22% | 114% | |
Studio | $1,734 | 8% | 2% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
National City | $2,500 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,475 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,900 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,300 | 13% | No Change | |
Rooms | $900 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,734
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,812
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,620
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,500
Last 30 days
22%
Last year
114%
National City
Average rent
$2,500
Apartments
Average rent
$2,475
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
13%
Rooms
Average rent
$900
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.
Compare rent prices in National City, CA to other cities
Median rent prices in National City, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bonita, CA.
National City
28%higher than the national median
23%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in National City, CA is 4% higher than the median rent in Bonita, CA.
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Discover rentals in National City, CA
5d+ ago
House for rent in National City
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
House for rent
3h ago
2754 Wilma St, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in National City
2 beds
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in National City
801 National City Blvd #1008, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3004 E 18th St, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
1d ago
629 R Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
2 baths
$2,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in National City
628 628 - 634 A Avenue, National City, CA 91950
3 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in National City
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in National City
2 beds
2 baths
$4,000
Condo for rent
3d ago
2542 Ridgeway Dr, National City, CA 91950
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,495–$3,195
Apartment for rent
4h ago
310 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,450–$3,095
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
2114 E 7th St, National City, CA 91950
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,510–$3,070
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1447 Sheryl Ln, National City, CA 91950
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,195–$2,895
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1815 La Siesta Way, National City, CA 91950
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,769–$2,895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in National City
Studio
1 bath
$2,533
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in National City
1 bed
1 bath
$2,445
Apartment for rent
4h ago
2114 E 7th St, National City, CA 91950
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,510–$3,070
Apartment for rent
4h ago
310 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,450–$3,095
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1447 Sheryl Ln, National City, CA 91950
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,195–$2,895
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2428 Highland Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
2 baths
$2,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
840 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
2 baths
$2,645
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
702 R Avenue, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,790
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 27
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$4,952
$4,673
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in National City
412 E 4th St, National City, CA 91950
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
House for rent
Available Jun 1
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$4,952
$4,673
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$3,800
$3,600
Price drop
House for rent
Available Apr 11
1d ago
1627 E 9th St, National City, CA 91950
1–3 beds
1 bath
$2,050–$2,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1403 F Ave, National City, CA 91950
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
3d ago
303 E 27th St, National City, CA 91950
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
3d ago
608 E 24th St, National City, CA 91950
1 bed
1 bath
$1,675
Apartment for rent
1d ago
31 N Highland Ave, National City, CA 91950
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,945–$2,395
Apartment for rent
3h ago
1904 F Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
2 baths
$2,395–$2,495
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
608 E 24th St, National City, CA 91950
1 bed
1 bath
$1,675
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
310 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
2 baths
$2,995–$3,095
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
840 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
2 baths
$2,645
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$3,800
$3,600
Price drop
House for rent
Available Apr 11
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$4,952
$4,673
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in National City
412 E 4th St, National City, CA 91950
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
House for rent
Available Jun 1
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in National City
4 beds
2 baths
$3,450
$3,300
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
1627 E 9th St, National City, CA 91950
3 beds
1 bath
$2,750
Apartment for rent