Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 7, 2025

Average rent in
National City, National City, CA

Last updated on December 7, 2025

Last updated on December 7, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in National City, National City, CA is $2,376. This is +23%, or $451, higher than the national average.

$3.18

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,376

decreased by7%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

90

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in National City, National City, CA is $2,376. This is +23%, or $451, higher than the national average.

$3.18

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

7%
74%
18%
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 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 decreased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $2,300. A 1-bedroom apartment in National City, National City, CA costs about $1,758 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,650. Houses for rent in National City, National City, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,350.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,754

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$2,650

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,350

1%

6%

4 bedroom

$25,000

1%

-

Studio

$1,595

1%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,754

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,350

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$25,000

Last 30 days

1%

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$2,376
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,217
increased by15%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in National City, National City, CA is 7% higher than the median rent in North Chula Vista, Chula Vista, CA.

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2d ago

9

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1–3 beds

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8.6

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8.9

Very good

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414 D Avenue, National City, CA 91950

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3d ago

8.8

Very good

Palm Avenue Investors, LTD

900 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

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