Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Average rent in
National City, CA

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in National City, CA is $2,395. This is +23%, or $450, higher than the national average.

$2.98

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,395

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over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

59

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in National City, CA is $2,395. This is +23%, or $450, higher than the national average.

$2.98

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
73%
21%
1%
1%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

67%
33%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

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 increased by 2% in the last month and have remained the same 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 $2,295. A 1-bedroom apartment in National City, CA costs about $1,850 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,525. Houses for rent in National City, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,500.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,750

3%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,595

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$3,495

6%

9%

4 bedroom

$25,000

2%

103%

Studio

$1,799

No Change

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,799

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,595

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,495

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$25,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

103%

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

Median rent price$2,395
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,895
increased by49%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in National City, CA is 17% lower than the median rent in Bonita, CA.

More data insights and reports

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1107 B Ave #A26 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

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2d ago

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$2,145

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1d ago

8.6

Very good

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420 Q Ave, National City, CA 91950

2 beds

1 bath

$2,150

Price drop

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629 R Ave #30 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

629 R Ave #30

629 R Ave, National City, CA 91950

2 beds

2 baths

$2,195

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1d ago

8.8

Very good

Palm Avenue Investors, LTD

900 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

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2d ago

8.3

Very good

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338 E 4th St, National City, CA 91950

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

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331 E 1st St #337 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in National City

Modern 2Bed1bath Unit in National City| $2250/mo

331 E 1st St #337, National City, CA 91950

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

Condo for rent

Available Oct 11

628 628 - 634 A Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in National City

3BR/1.0BA

628 628 - 634 A Avenue, National City, CA 91950

3 beds

1 bath

$2,395

$2,295

Price drop

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