Apartments for Rent in National City, CA

Prices and availability in National City, CA were last updated on 30 Sep 2026.

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

The price range for a studio apartment in National City, CA is between $1,835 and $6,587.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in National City, CA is between $1,355 and $6,585.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in National City, CA is between $1,914 and $7,370.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in National City, CA is between $1,355 and $4,609.

In National City 65% of the housing is rented out compared to 35% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 22% of National City's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 57% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 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.