Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 22, 2026

Average rent in
National City, National City, CA

Last updated on April 22, 2026

Last updated on April 22, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in National City, National City, CA is $2,550. This is +31%, or $605, higher than the national average.

$2.82

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,550

increased by12%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

84

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in National City, National City, CA is $2,550. This is +31%, or $605, higher than the national average.

$2.82

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
70%
24%
3%
1%
$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
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

65%
35%
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 price trends in
National City, National City, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in National City, National City, CA have increased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 12% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
National City, National City, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in National City, National City, CA is $2,485. A 1-bedroom apartment in National City, National City, CA costs about $1,795 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,645. Houses for rent in National City, National City, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,500.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,825

3%

12%

2 bedroom

$2,645

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$3,295

6%

4%

4 bedroom

$6,250

11%

111%

Studio

$1,695

10%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,825

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,645

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,295

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,250

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

111%

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.

Compare rent prices in National City, National City, CA to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in National City, National City, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to North Chula Vista, Chula Vista, CA.

National City

Median rent price$2,550
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,947

Equal to the the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in National City, National City, CA is 31% higher than the median rent in North Chula Vista, Chula Vista, CA.

More data insights and reports

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2 baths

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3 beds

1 bath

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5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

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900 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

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4d ago

8.6

Very good

Wilma54

2754 Wilma St, National City, CA 91950

2 beds

1 bath

$2,295

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5d+ ago

9

Excellent

NC18 Apartments

1306 NC18 Apartments, 1306 East 18th Street, National City, CA 91950

2 beds

1 bath

$2,395

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