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    1110 East 8Th Street, National City, CA 91950
    STUDIO $2,848
    1 BED $2,500
    2+ BEDS $3,010+
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    801 National City Blvd, National City, CA 91950
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    817 Eta St, National City, CA 91950
    2 BEDS $2,034
    3 BEDS $2,346
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    1545 Q Avenue, National City, CA 91950
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    227 NORTON AVE &301&305 NOR, NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950
    1 BED $1,750
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    4245 Delta St.,, San Diego, CA 92113
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    1436 S. 40Th Street, San Diego, CA 92113
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    178 Third Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910
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    4531 Logan Ave, San Diego, CA 92113
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    2 BEDS $1,980
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    OLD-200-226 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91910
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    67 East Flower Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910
    STUDIO $1,990
    1 BED $2,264+
    2 BEDS $2,554+
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    4035 Park Haven Court, San Diego, CA 92113
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    379 Roosevelt Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910
    1 BED $2,195
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    244 50Th Street, San Diego, CA 92102
    1 BED $1,795
    2 BEDS $2,250
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    220 47Th Street Apt. C, San Diego, CA 92102
    2 BEDS $2,476+
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    535 Woodlawn Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910
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    2+ BEDS $2,220+
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    1024 47Th Street, San Diego, CA 92102
    2 BEDS $2,795
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    310 K Street, Chula Vista, CA 91911
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    2+ BEDS $2,799+
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    3167 Market St, San Diego, CA 92102
    1 BED $1,945+
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    440 E H Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910
    1 BED $2,208+
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    620 67Th Street, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92114
    1 BED $1,600
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    3093 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92102
    1 BED $2,400
    2 BEDS $1,376+
    3 BEDS $3,900+
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    930 Third Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91911
    1 BED $3,069
    2 BEDS $3,256+
    3 BEDS $3,601+
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    2325 Commercial Street, San Diego, CA 92113
    STUDIO $992+
    1 BED $839+
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Walk Score®: 85, Transit Score®: 50, Bike Score®: 57

Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in National City, CA last updated?

Prices and availability in National City, CA were last updated on 23 Mar 2025.

What are the best apartments in National City, CA?

The best apartments in National City, CA are: The Kimball, Bayview Tower Condominiums, Park Villas Apartments, Vista del Sol Apartments and 227 NORTON AVE & 301 & 305 NOR.

What is the average rent in National City, CA?

The average rent in National City, CA is $2,056.

What is the price range for a studio apartment in National City, CA?

The price range for a studio apartment in National City, CA is between $3,010 and $3,951.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in National City, CA?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in National City, CA is between $1,750 and $3,951.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in National City, CA?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in National City, CA is between $2,034 and $3,123.

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in National City, CA?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in National City, CA is between $2,346 and $3,951.

What type of rental buildings are in National City, CA?

In National City 66% of the housing is rented out compared to 34% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 21% of National City’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 55% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 22% are single-family rentals.

What do typical apartment communities look like in National City, CA?

The average age of rental buildings in National City is 45 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.

What apartment floorplans are common in National City, CA?

Rental apartments in National City come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 7% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 45% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 38% of all rentals in National City. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.

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