Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on March 17, 2026
Average rent in
National City, CA
Last updated on March 17, 2026
Last updated on March 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in National City, CA is $2,495. This is +31%, or $594, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$2,495
4%Total rentals
90
for rent on Zumper.com
As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in National City, CA is $2,495. This is +31%, or $594, 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 remained the same in the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $2,395. A 1-bedroom apartment in National City, CA costs about $1,825 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,570. Houses for rent in National City, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,795.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,872 | No Change |  2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,595 | 2% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $3,350 | 4% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $3,925 | 6% | 198% | |
Studio | $1,695 | 10% | 14% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
National City | $2,495 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,395 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,350 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,795 | 17% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,872
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,595
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,350
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,925
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
198%
National City
Average rent
$2,495
Apartments
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
17%
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
31%higher than the national median
22%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in National City, CA is 7% higher than the median rent in Bonita, CA.
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Discover rentals in National City, CA
2d ago
3004 E 18th St, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in National City
2534 A Ave #2534, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 7
5d+ ago
House for rent in National City
2 beds
1 bath
$2,095
House for rent
3d 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
2 beds
1 bath
$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
900 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1111 D Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,234
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
5 beds
4 baths
$12,245
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in National City
1860 E 12th St #1860, National City, CA 91950
3 beds
2 baths
$5,500
House for rent
Available Apr 20
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
$3,195
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 23
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in National City
2 beds
2 baths
$3,145
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
2114 E 7th St, National City, CA 91950
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,350–$3,120
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Apartment for rent in National City
1 bed
1 bath
$2,759
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1815 La Siesta Way, National City, CA 91950
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,995–$2,995
Apartment for rent
17h ago
1525 G Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
2 baths
$2,795
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1447 Sheryl Ln, National City, CA 91950
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
1d ago
310 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
2 baths
$2,895–$3,250
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
840 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
2 baths
$2,845
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2114 E 7th St, National City, CA 91950
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,350–$3,120
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
5 beds
4 baths
$12,245
Apartment for rent
2d ago
702 R Avenue, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,790
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 27
14h ago
2602 Ridgeway Dr, National City, CA 91950
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,095–$2,595
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
5 beds
4 baths
$12,245
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3128 E 20th St #NA, National City, CA 91950
3 beds
2 baths
$3,550
House for rent
Available Dec 1
4d ago
NC18 Apartments, 1224-34 East 18th Street, National City, CA 91950
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,795–$2,395
Apartment for rent
10h 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
$1,950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1904 F Ave, National City, CA 91950
3 beds
2 baths
$2,775
Apartment for rent
8h ago
419 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,475
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
608 E 24th St, National City, CA 91950
1 bed
1 bath
$1,725
Apartment for rent
1d ago
310 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
2 baths
$2,895–$3,250
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
900 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
6h ago
311 E 5th St, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
7h ago
2039 L Ave, National City, CA 91950
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Apartment for rent in National City
126 E 3rd St, National City, CA 91950
3 beds
1 bath
$2,750
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 18
22h ago
Apartment for rent in National City
2 beds
1 bath
$3,162
$2,604
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3004 E 18th 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