Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 22, 2026
Average rent in
National City, National City, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 22, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in National City
$2,357/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in National City is $2,357 per month as of July 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $412 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in National City
76
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of National City rentals at each price point
Rent trends in National City, National City, CA
Average rent prices in National City have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
National City, National City, CA
Rent prices in National City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in National City is $2,295, whereas a house costs $2,822. 1-bedroom apartments in National City run $1,795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,480 |  3% | 10% | |
1 bedroom | $1,795 | 4% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,497 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,250 | No Change | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $6,500 | 11% | 93% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Alta Vista | $2,200 | |
North Chula Vista | $2,295 | |
Paradise Hills | $2,970 | |
Rosebank | $2,150 | |
Shelltown | $2,050 | |
Southcrest | $2,395 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,295 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,600 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,822 | 11% | No Change | |
Rooms | $900 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,480
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,497
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,500
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
93%
North Chula Vista
Average rent
$2,295
Rosebank
Average rent
$2,150
Alta Vista
Average rent
$2,200
Paradise Hills
Average rent
$2,970
Shelltown
Average rent
$2,050
Southcrest
Average rent
$2,395
Apartments
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,822
Last 30 days
11%
Rooms
Average rent
$900
The table above reflects average rent prices in National City, 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.
How does rent in National City, National City, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in National City and North Chula Vista by all bedroom counts and property types.
National City
21%higher than the national median
18%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in National City, National City, CA is 3% higher than the median rent in North Chula Vista, Chula Vista, CA.
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Discover rentals in National City, National City, CA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in National City
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 14
5d+ ago
House for rent in National City
2 beds
1 bath
$1,795
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in National City
2 beds
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
3d ago
629 R Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
2 baths
$2,195
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$6,509
$5,755
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in National City
2 beds
2 baths
$4,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in National City
2 beds
2 baths
$3,575
Apartment for rent
6h ago
2542 Ridgeway Dr, National City, CA 91950
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,295–$2,895
Apartment for rent
2h ago
1447 Sheryl Ln, National City, CA 91950
1 bed
1 bath
$2,195–$2,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1924 Harding Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
2 baths
$2,950–$2,995
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$6,201
$5,165
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$6,509
$5,755
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$6,201
$5,165
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
129 National City Blvd, National City, CA 91950
1 bed
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
22h ago
1627 E 9th St, National City, CA 91950
1–3 beds
1 bath
$2,050–$2,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
608 E 24th St, National City, CA 91950
1 bed
1 bath
$1,725
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$6,201
$5,165
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$6,509
$5,755
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2428 Highland Ave, National City, CA 91950
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650–$1,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
608 E 24th St, National City, CA 91950
1 bed
1 bath
$1,725
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for National City, National City, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the National City rental market.
How much is rent in National City?
The average rent in National City is $2,357 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in National City?
Average rent prices in National City have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does National City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in National City is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $412 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in National City?
To comfortably afford rent in National City, you'd need to earn approximately $94,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).