Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on January 30, 2026
Last updated on January 30, 2026
Last updated on January 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in National City, CA is $2,475. This is +30%, or $575, higher than the national average.
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As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in National City, CA is $2,475. This is +30%, or $575, 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 3% 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 $2,325. A 1-bedroom apartment in National City, CA costs about $1,750 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,595. Houses for rent in National City, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,800.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,800 | 1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,600 | No Change | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $3,372 | 3% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $6,750 | 6% | 127% | |
Studio | $1,550 | 2% | 10% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
National City | $2,475 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,325 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,375 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,800 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,372
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,750
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
127%
National City
Average rent
$2,475
Apartments
Average rent
$2,325
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,375
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
6%
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 9% lower than the median rent in Bonita, CA.
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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
1d ago
1048 E Ave, National City, CA 91950
3 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in National City
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
$2,100
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in National City
331 E 1st St #337, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Condo for rent
Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in National City
30 Laurel Ave #32, National City, CA 91950
3 beds
1 bath
$2,295
$2,195
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jan 18
5d+ 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
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
$3,195
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 10
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in National City
2 beds
2 baths
$3,195
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 8
2d ago
2114 E 7th St, National City, CA 91950
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,395–$3,120
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in National City
1 bed
1 bath
$2,753
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
5h ago
NC18 Apartments, 1224-34 East 18th Street, National City, CA 91950
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,995–$2,595
Apartment for rent
1d ago
840 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
2 baths
$2,695
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in National City
1 bed
1 bath
$2,250
$2,150
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1924 Harding Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
2 baths
$2,995
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1447 Sheryl Ln, National City, CA 91950
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,250–$2,795
Apartment for rent
4d ago
310 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
2 baths
$3,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2805 Alta Dr #B, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,895
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
702 R Avenue, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,790
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 27
2d ago
2114 E 7th St, National City, CA 91950
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,395–$3,120
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
5d+ ago
Verified
2805 Alta Dr #B, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,895
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
3d ago
1924 Harding Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
2 baths
$2,995
Apartment for rent
3d ago
419 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,475
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1627 E 9th St, National City, CA 91950
1–3 beds
1 bath
$2,050–$2,750
Apartment for rent
5h ago
NC18 Apartments, 1224-34 East 18th Street, National City, CA 91950
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,995–$2,595
Apartment for rent
1d ago
840 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
2 baths
$2,695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in National City
2 beds
2 baths
$2,600
Condo for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in National City
1 bed
1 bath
$2,250
$2,150
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2805 Alta Dr #B, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,895
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Verified
3128 E 20th St #NA, National City, CA 91950
3 beds
2 baths
$3,550
House for rent
Available Dec 1
1d ago
900 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2547 A Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Apartment for rent in National City
930 B Ave Apt 26 #26, National City, CA 91950
Studio
1 bath
$1,895
$1,745
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
915 N Ave, National City, CA 91950
1 bed
1 bath
$1,675
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1048 E Ave, National City, CA 91950
3 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Price drop
Apartment for rent