Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 20, 2026
Average rent in
National City, National City, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 20, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in National City
$2,295/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in National City is $2,295 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $395 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in National City
72
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $2,275, whereas a house costs $2,775. 1-bedroom apartments in National City run $1,922 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,495.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,769 |  4% | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,900 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,495 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,245 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,900 | 2% | 154% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Alta Vista | $2,650 | |
North Chula Vista | $2,300 | |
Paradise Hills | $3,295 | |
Rosebank | $2,950 | |
Shelltown | $2,650 | |
Southcrest | $2,225 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,275 | 2% | 1% | |
Condos | $2,575 | No Change | 12% | |
Houses | $2,775 | 1% | 11% | |
Rooms | $900 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,769
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,245
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
154%
North Chula Vista
Average rent
$2,300
Rosebank
Average rent
$2,950
Alta Vista
Average rent
$2,650
Paradise Hills
Average rent
$3,295
Shelltown
Average rent
$2,650
Southcrest
Average rent
$2,225
Apartments
Average rent
$2,275
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,575
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
12%
Houses
Average rent
$2,775
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
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
21%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in National City, National City, CA is equal to the median rent in North Chula Vista, Chula Vista, CA.
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Discover rentals in National City, National City, CA
1d ago
31 N Highland Ave, National City, CA 91950
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,995–$2,395
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1937 L Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in National City
2102 E 5th St #D, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Price dropped $245Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in National City
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Price dropped $145Apartment for rent
Available Sep 18
4d ago
819 D Ave, National City, CA 91950
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,495–$2,995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
310 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,570–$2,895
Apartment for rent
4d ago
611 Highland Ave, National City, CA 91950
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,395–$2,895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
142 E 31st St, National City, CA 91950
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,495–$2,895
Apartment for rent
6h ago
2114 E 7th St, National City, CA 91950
1 bed
1 bath
$2,325
Apartment for rent
10h ago
840 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,545–$3,150
Apartment for rent
1d ago
310 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,570–$2,895
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1525 G Ave, National City, CA 91950
3 beds
2 baths
$3,250
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
129 National City Blvd, National City, CA 91950
1 bed
1 bath
$2,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1627 E 9th St, National City, CA 91950
3 beds
1 bath
$2,750
Apartment for rent
11h ago
NC18 Apartments, 1224-34 East 18th Street, National City, CA 91950
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
1d ago
31 N Highland Ave, National City, CA 91950
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,995–$2,395
Apartment for rent
3h ago
900 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950
3 beds
2 baths
$2,650
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Apartment for rent in National City
929 Hoover Ave, National City, CA 91950
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 25
7h ago
House for rent in National City
3 beds
1 bath
$2,995
Price dropped $300Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 23
10h ago
Apartment for rent in National City
925 Hoover Ave, National City, CA 91950
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
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 $2,295 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in National City?
Average rent prices in National City have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $395 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 $92,000/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).