Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on September 16, 2025

Average rent in
National City, CA

Last updated on September 16, 2025

Last updated on September 16, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

Rent price trends

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 2% in the last year.

We analyze our inventory and calculate this information on a 30-day rolling basis.

Rent price summary for
National City, CA

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in National City, CA is $2,422. This is +23% higher than the national average.

$3.16

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,422

decreased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

66

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in National City, CA is $2,422. This is +23% higher than the national average.

$3.16

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
75%
20%
2%
$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

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 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 $1,895 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 $3,450.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,840

4%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,595

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,500

2%

8%

4 bedroom

$4,500

No Change

83%

Studio

$1,647

2%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,647

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,840

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,595

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

83%

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$2,422
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,397
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in National City, CA is 1% higher than the median rent in Bonita, CA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

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Canadian Rent Report

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Annual Rent Report

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Discover rentals in National City, CA

SDS T 610 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.1

Excellent

SDS T 610

610 E 8th St, National City, CA 91950

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

Apartment for rent

629 R Ave #30 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

629 R Ave #30

629 R Ave, National City, CA 91950

2 beds

2 baths

$2,195

Apartment for rent

126 E. 5th St. - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in National City

126 E. 5th St.

126 E 5th St, National City, CA 91950

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195

Apartment for rent

Beautiful Apartments in Renovated Complex - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

4d ago

8.9

Very good

Beautiful Apartments in Renovated Complex

414 D Ave, National City, CA 91950

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Apartment for rent

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 1

2818-2826 1/2 Prospect St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

2818-2826 1/2 Prospect St

2818 1/2 Prospect St, National City, CA 91950

2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,295–$2,495

Apartment for rent

Palm Avenue Investors, LTD - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Palm Avenue Investors, LTD

900 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

Price drop

Apartment for rent

2204-2206 Granger Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

Apartment for rent in National City

2204-2206 Granger Avenue

2204 Granger Ave, National City, CA 91950

2 beds

1 bath

$2,395

Apartment for rent