Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on December 15, 2025
Last updated on December 15, 2025
Last updated on December 15, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in National City, CA is $2,395. This is +26%, or $495, higher than the national average.
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As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in National City, CA is $2,395. This is +26%, or $495, 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.
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 6% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in National City, CA is $2,350. A 1-bedroom apartment in National City, CA costs about $1,795 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,650. Houses for rent in National City, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,222.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,797 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,650 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,350 | No Change | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $5,475 | 2% | - | |
Studio | $1,495 | 1% | 10% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
National City | $2,395 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,350 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,300 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,222 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,122 | 1% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,797
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,350
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,475
Last 30 days
2%
National City
Average rent
$2,395
Apartments
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,222
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,122
Last 30 days
1%
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 13% lower than the median rent in Bonita, CA.
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1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,995–$2,695
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5d+ ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
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2 beds
1 bath
$2,095
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3d ago
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2 beds
2 baths
$2,195
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5d+ ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in National City
634 A Avenue, National City, CA 91950
3 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
4d ago
414 D Avenue, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
4d ago
900 Palm Avenue, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in National City
751 Paradise Way #1, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
2 baths
$4,400
Condo for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in National City
751 Paradise Way, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
2 baths
$4,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in National City
2 beds
2 baths
$3,345
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 20
1d ago
Apartment for rent in National City
2 beds
2 baths
$3,235
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
310 Palm Avenue, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
2 baths
$3,225
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2114 East 7th Street, National City, CA 91950
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,160–$3,095
Apartment for rent
4h ago
National City Boulevard, National City, CA 91950
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,095–$2,695
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in National City
1 bed
1 bath
$2,575
Apartment for rent
2h ago
1924 Harding Ave, National City, CA 91950
3 beds
3 baths
$3,595
Apartment for rent
1d ago
840 Palm Avenue, National City, CA 91950
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,545–$3,095
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1447 Sheryl Lane, National City, CA 91950
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,695–$3,195
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2114 East 7th Street, National City, CA 91950
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,160–$3,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
310 Palm Avenue, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
2 baths
$3,225
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1525 G Avenue, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,745
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2428 Highland Avenue, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
2 baths
$2,595
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$4,460
$3,086
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$4,460
$3,086
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2227 Prospect Street #102, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
2 baths
$2,650
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 12
14h ago
Verified
2805 Alta Drive #NA, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,895
House for rent
Available Dec 15
2h ago
1403 F Avenue, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1627 East 9th Street, National City, CA 91950
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,995–$2,695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3128 East 20th Street #NA, National City, CA 91950
3 beds
2 baths
$3,700
$3,550
Price drop
House for rent
Available Dec 1
4d ago
608-638 East 24th Street, National City, CA 91950
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650–$1,725
Apartment for rent
2h ago
1924 Harding Ave, National City, CA 91950
3 beds
3 baths
$3,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2547 A Avenue, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in National City
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$4,460
$3,086
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
2805 Alta Drive #NA, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,895
House for rent
Available Dec 15
5d+ ago
Verified
3128 East 20th Street #NA, National City, CA 91950
3 beds
2 baths
$3,700
$3,550
Price drop
House for rent
Available Dec 1
4d ago
608-638 East 24th Street, National City, CA 91950
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650–$1,725
Apartment for rent
4d ago
900 Palm Avenue, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2912 East 8th Street, National City, CA 91950
Studio
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent