Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on September 6, 2025

Average rent in
National City, National City, CA

Last updated on September 6, 2025

Last updated on September 6, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in National City, National City, CA have decreased by 4% in the last month and have increased by 5% in the last year.

We analyze our inventory and calculate this information on a 30-day rolling basis.

Rent price summary for
National City, National City, CA

As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in National City, National City, CA is $2,525. This is +26% higher than the national average.

$2.95

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,525

increased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

69

for rent on Zumper.com

As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in National City, National City, CA is $2,525. This is +26% higher than the national average.

$2.95

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
68%
26%
1%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$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 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 $1,995 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 $3,650.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,825

No Change

3%

2 bedroom

$2,622

3%

7%

3 bedroom

$3,595

No Change

9%

4 bedroom

$4,200

21%

55%

Studio

$1,845

4%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,845

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,825

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,622

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,595

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

55%

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$2,525
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,197
increased by10%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in National City, National City, CA is 15% higher than the median rent in North Chula Vista, Chula Vista, CA.

More data insights and reports

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Discover rentals in National City, National City, CA

SDS T 610 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.1

Excellent

SDS T 610

610 E 8th St, National City, CA 91950

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

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

126 E. 5th St. - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in National City

126 E. 5th St.

126 E 5th St, National City, CA 91950

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195

Apartment for rent

331 E 1st St #337 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Condo for rent in National City

Modern 2Bed1bath Unit in National City| $2250/mo

331 E 1st St #337, National City, CA 91950

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

Condo for rent

Available Oct 1

2818-2826 1/2 Prospect St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

2818-2826 1/2 Prospect St

2818 1/2 Prospect St, National City, CA 91950

2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,295–$2,495

Apartment for rent

Palm Avenue Investors, LTD - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Palm Avenue Investors, LTD

900 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

Price drop

Apartment for rent

331 E 1st St #335 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Condo for rent in National City

Modern 2 Bed Unit in National City | $2250/mo

331 E 1st St #335, National City, CA 91950

2 beds

1 bath

$2,320

Condo for rent

Available Sep 1

Beautiful Apartments in Renovated Complex - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

1d ago

8.9

Very good

Beautiful Apartments in Renovated Complex

414 D Ave, National City, CA 91950

2 beds

1 bath

$2,350

Apartment for rent