Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 31, 2025
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.
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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.
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 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.
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% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
National City | $2,395 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,295 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,325 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,500 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,175 | 7% | - |
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%
National City
Average rent
$2,395
Apartments
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,325
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,175
Last 30 days
7%
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 17% lower than the median rent in Bonita, CA.
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1d ago
Apartment for rent in National City
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in National City
2 beds
1 bath
$2,145
$1,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
420 Q Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
629 R Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
2 baths
$2,195
Apartment for rent
1d ago
900 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
2d ago
338 E 4th St, 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 11
1d ago
Apartment for rent in National City
628 628 - 634 A Avenue, National City, CA 91950
3 beds
1 bath
$2,395
$2,295
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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 10
1d ago
2114 E 7th St, National City, CA 91950
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,160–$3,095
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2805 Alta Dr #NA, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$3,095
House for rent
Available Nov 1
16h ago
NC18 Apartments, 1224-34 East 18th Street, National City, CA 91950
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,095–$2,695
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Apartment for rent in National City
2500 B Ave, National City, CA 91950
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,853–$2,540
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in National City
1 bed
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 25
20h ago
House for rent in National City
Studio
1 bath
$2,350
House for rent
1d ago
2114 E 7th St, National City, CA 91950
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,160–$3,095
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1447 Sheryl Ln, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
2 baths
$2,750
Apartment for rent
3d ago
840 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
2 baths
$2,550–$2,695
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1924 Harding Ave, National City, CA 91950
3 beds
3 baths
$3,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
702 R Avenue, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,790
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 27
1d ago
2428 Highland Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
2 baths
$2,495–$2,595
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in National City
2 beds
1 bath
$2,595
House for rent
Available Nov 7
10h ago
Apartment for rent in National City
2500 B Ave, National City, CA 91950
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,853–$2,540
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$4,100
House for rent
Available Nov 7
2d ago
Verified
2805 Alta Dr #NA, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$3,095
House for rent
Available Nov 1
2d ago
1403 F Ave, National City, CA 91950
Studio
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
11h ago
1627 E 9th St, National City, CA 91950
2–3 beds
1 bath
$2,595–$2,695
Apartment for rent
20h ago
1001 National City Blvd, National City, CA 91950
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
3d ago
618 M Ave, National City, CA 91950
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
610 E 8th St, National City, CA 91950
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
2d ago
341 E 30th St, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
2 baths
$2,795–$3,295
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
341 E 30th St, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
2 baths
$2,795–$3,295
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
840 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
2 baths
$2,550–$2,695
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in National City
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2805 Alta Dr #NA, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$3,095
House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$4,100
House for rent
Available Nov 7
11h ago
1627 E 9th St, National City, CA 91950
3 beds
1 bath
$2,695
Apartment for rent
12h ago
608 E 24th St, National City, CA 91950
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650–$1,725
Apartment for rent
1d ago
900 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent