Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on January 21, 2026
Last updated on January 21, 2026
Last updated on January 21, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in National City, National City, CA is $2,445. This is +29%, or $545, higher than the national average.
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As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in National City, National City, CA is $2,445. This is +29%, or $545, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
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 prices for all bedroom counts and property types in National City, National City, CA have decreased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 4% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in National City, National City, CA is $2,300. A 1-bedroom apartment in National City, National City, CA costs about $1,795 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 $2,800.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,828 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,600 | No Change | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $3,422 | 3% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $6,750 | 10% | 164% | |
Studio | $1,550 | No Change | 16% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Alta Vista | $2,695 | |
North Chula Vista | $2,025 | |
Paradise Hills | $2,600 | |
Rosebank | $2,150 | |
Shelltown | $2,200 | |
Southcrest | $2,275 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,300 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,375 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,800 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
16%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,828
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,422
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,750
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
164%
North Chula Vista
Average rent
$2,025
Rosebank
Average rent
$2,150
Alta Vista
Average rent
$2,695
Paradise Hills
Average rent
$2,600
Shelltown
Average rent
$2,200
Southcrest
Average rent
$2,275
Apartments
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,375
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
5%
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.
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
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higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in National City, National City, CA is 21% higher than the median rent in North Chula Vista, Chula Vista, CA.
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in National City
629 E 3rd St, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
$1,895
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in National City
2534 A Ave #2534, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 7
5d+ ago
House for rent in National City
2 beds
1 bath
$2,095
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in National City
331 E 1st St #337, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Condo for rent
Available Feb 1
4d ago
629 R Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
2 baths
$2,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in National City
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in National City
634 A Avenue, National City, CA 91950
3 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
900 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in National City
751 Paradise Way #1, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
2 baths
$4,400
Condo for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in National City
751 Paradise Way, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
2 baths
$4,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in National City
2 beds
2 baths
$3,195
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 10
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in National City
2 beds
2 baths
$3,195
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 8
6h ago
2114 E 7th St, National City, CA 91950
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,995–$3,095
Apartment for rent
7h ago
1815 La Siesta Way, National City, CA 91950
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,995–$2,995
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1306 NC18 Apartments, 1306 East 18th Street, National City, CA 91950
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,026–$2,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
NC18 Apartments, 1224-34 East 18th Street, National City, CA 91950
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,026–$2,595
Apartment for rent
6h ago
2114 E 7th St, National City, CA 91950
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,995–$3,095
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in National City
1525 G Ave, National City, CA 91950
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1447 Sheryl Ln, National City, CA 91950
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,250–$2,795
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1924 Harding Ave, National City, CA 91950
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$2,995–$3,595
Apartment for rent
1d ago
310 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
2 baths
$3,125
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
840 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
2 baths
$2,695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in National City
1 bed
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2805 Alta Dr #B, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,895
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
7h ago
Verified
5 beds
4 baths
$7,626
$6,896
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$5,247
$4,457
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3128 E 20th St #NA, National City, CA 91950
3 beds
2 baths
$3,550
House for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2805 Alta Dr #NA, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,895
House for rent
Available Dec 15
19h ago
608 E 24th St, National City, CA 91950
1 bed
1 bath
$1,625
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2437 Highland Ave, National City, CA 91950
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700–$1,850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1924 Harding Ave, National City, CA 91950
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$2,995–$3,595
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2131 F Ave, National City, CA 91950
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2547 A Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2805 Alta Dr #B, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,895
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Verified
3128 E 20th St #NA, National City, CA 91950
3 beds
2 baths
$3,550
House for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2805 Alta Dr #NA, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,895
House for rent
Available Dec 15
7h ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$5,247
$4,457
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
5 beds
4 baths
$7,626
$6,896
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
608 E 24th St, National City, CA 91950
1 bed
1 bath
$1,625
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
900 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent