Last updated on June 6, 2026

Average rent in
National City, National City, CA

Median rent

Median rent in National City

$2,450/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in National City is $2,450 per month as of June 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $500 more per month.

$2.82

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in National City

70

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of National City rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in National City, National City, CA

Average rent prices in National City have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased 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 $2,395, whereas a house costs $2,825. 1-bedroom apartments in National City run $1,799 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,695.

Listings

Studio

$1,734

3%

4%

1 bedroom

$1,797

1%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,645

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$3,300

3%

6%

4 bedroom

$4,695

10%

89%

Studio

Average rent

$1,734

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,797

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,645

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,695

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

89%

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

Median rent price$2,450
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,145
increased by10%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in National City, National City, CA is 14% higher than the median rent in North Chula Vista, Chula Vista, CA.

Discover rentals in National City, National City, CA

2228 I Ave #D - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in National City

2 beds

1 bath

$1,895

$1,795

Price drop

House for rent

612 E 8th St #F1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in National City

2 beds

1 bath

$2,050

Apartment for rent

E18TH - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

E18TH

3004 E 18th St, National City, CA 91950

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

Apartment for rent

2228 I Ave #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in National City

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 $2,450 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in National City?

Average rent prices in National City have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does National City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in National City is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 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 $98,000/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).

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