Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 7, 2026

Average rent in
National City, National City, CA

Last updated on March 7, 2026

Last updated on March 7, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in National City, National City, CA is $2,495. This is +31%, or $595, higher than the national average.

$2.97

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,495

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

95

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in National City, National City, CA is $2,495. This is +31%, or $595, higher than the national average.

$2.97

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
77%
21%
1%
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 2% in the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $2,395. A 1-bedroom apartment in National City, National City, CA costs about $1,850 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,595. Houses for rent in National City, National City, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,795.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,895

No Change

2%

2 bedroom

$2,595

2%

8%

3 bedroom

$3,350

4%

8%

4 bedroom

$4,072

8%

205%

Studio

$1,695

1%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,595

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,350

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,072

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

205%

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$2,495
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,072
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in National City, National City, CA is 20% higher than the median rent in North Chula Vista, Chula Vista, CA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

View the Canadian Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

View the Annual Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.

Average rent in
Nearby neighborhoods

Explore rent trends in other markets

North Chula Vista

$2,072

decreased by9%

Last year

Rosebank

$2,595

increased by4%

Last year

Alta Vista

$2,495

increased by155%

Last year

Paradise Hills

$2,975

increased by4%

Last year

Shelltown

$2,475

decreased by15%

Last year

Southcrest

$2,662

increased by33%

Last year

Apartments for rent in Carlsbad

Discover rentals in National City, National City, CA

NC18 Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.9

Very good

NC18 Apartments

NC18 Apartments, 1224-34 East 18th Street, National City, CA 91950

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,795–$2,895

Price drop

Apartment for rent

E18TH - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

7.7

Very good

E18TH

3004 E 18th St, National City, CA 91950

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

Apartment for rent

2534 A Ave #2534 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in National City

2 BR, 1 BA in National City

2534 A Ave #2534, National City, CA 91950

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 7

2228 I Avenue #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in National City

House for rent

1642 C Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in National City

1642 C Ave, National City, CA 91950

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Apartment for rent

629 R Ave #30 - Photo 1 of 1

20h 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

2228 I Ave #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in National City

Apartment for rent

628 628 - 634 A Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in National City

3BR/1.0BA

628 628 - 634 A Avenue, National City, CA 91950

3 beds

1 bath

$2,195

Apartment for rent