Apartments for Rent in National City, CA

Prices and availability in National City, CA were last updated on 25 Oct 2026.

The best apartments in National City, CA are: Bayview Tower Condominiums, Mar at National City, The Kimball, Mar at Laurel and 702 R Ave,.

The price range for a studio apartment in National City, CA is between $1,900 and $2,954.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in National City, CA is between $1,375 and $2,565.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in National City, CA is between $1,375 and $2,954.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in National City, CA is between $1,375 and $3,800.

In National City, 65% of the residents are renting compared to 35% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 22% of National City's rentals, 57% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 20% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in National City is 47 years old, with 16% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 4 stories, of which 88% are garden-style apartment communities, 21% are mid-sized buildings, and 2% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in National City are around 7% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 44% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 38% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.