Bedroom count
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Last updated on March 7, 2026
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.
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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.
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 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.
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% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Alta Vista | $2,495 | |
North Chula Vista | $2,072 | |
Paradise Hills | $2,975 | |
Rosebank | $2,595 | |
Shelltown | $2,475 | |
Southcrest | $2,662 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,395 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,700 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,795 | 12% | No Change |
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%
North Chula Vista
Average rent
$2,072
Rosebank
Average rent
$2,595
Alta Vista
Average rent
$2,495
Paradise Hills
Average rent
$2,975
Shelltown
Average rent
$2,475
Southcrest
Average rent
$2,662
Apartments
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
12%
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 20% higher than the median rent in North Chula Vista, Chula Vista, CA.
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1d ago
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
5h ago
3004 E 18th St, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
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
Apartment for rent in National City
1642 C Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
20h 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
628 628 - 634 A Avenue, National City, CA 91950
3 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
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
2931 E 19th St #E, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$3,499
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 19
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in National City
2 beds
2 baths
$3,495
$3,300
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in National City
2 beds
2 baths
$3,195
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 23
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in National City
2 beds
2 baths
$3,145
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in National City
2 beds
2 baths
$3,125
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2114 E 7th St, National City, CA 91950
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,350–$3,120
Apartment for rent
9h ago
1815 La Siesta Way, National City, CA 91950
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,995–$2,995
Apartment for rent
14h ago
142 E 31st St, National City, CA 91950
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,890–$3,235
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2114 E 7th St, National City, CA 91950
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,350–$3,120
Apartment for rent
4d ago
310 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
2 baths
$2,895–$3,150
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1447 Sheryl Ln, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1525 G Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
2 baths
$2,875
Apartment for rent
7h ago
702 R Avenue, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,790
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 27
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$3,856
$3,610
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in National City
1 bed
1 bath
$1,899
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$3,856
$3,610
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
23h ago
1627 E 9th St, National City, CA 91950
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,050–$2,650
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1403 F Ave, National City, CA 91950
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
4d ago
419 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,475
Apartment for rent
2d ago
608 E 24th St, National City, CA 91950
1 bed
1 bath
$1,725
Apartment for rent
1d ago
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
5h ago
31 N Highland Ave, National City, CA 91950
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,945–$2,495
Apartment for rent
4d ago
310 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
2 baths
$2,895–$3,150
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2547 A Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$3,856
$3,610
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1019 E Ave, National City, CA 91950
1 bed
1 bath
$1,653
Apartment for rent
1d ago
NC18 Apartments, 1224-34 East 18th Street, National City, CA 91950
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,395–$2,895
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
900 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
5h ago
3004 E 18th St, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
20h ago
629 R Ave, National City, CA 91950
2 beds
2 baths
$2,195
Apartment for rent