Apartments for Rent in National City, CA

Prices and availability in National City, CA were last updated on 23 Jun 2026.

The best apartments in National City, CA are: Bayview Tower Condominiums, The Kimball, Mar at National City, Mar at Laurel and Park Villas Apartments.

The price range for a studio apartment in National City, CA is between $2,068 and $5,032.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in National City, CA is between $1,650 and $5,407.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in National City, CA is between $1,650 and $5,060.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in National City, CA is between $2,565 and $4,400.

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 age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in National City are about 47 years old, on average. Of these, 16% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 4 stories. About 88% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 21% are mid-rises, and 2% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

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.