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1438-1448 E 8th St, National City, CA 91950
(619) 480-0763
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The Plaza

1438-1448 E 8th St
National City, CA 91950
(619) 480-0763
The Plaza in National City, CA - Building Photo
  • 1–2 Bedrooms
  • $1,875-$2,350Pricing
  • 460–775Square Feet

About The Plaza

Live comfortably at the Plaza Apartments situated in the heart of San Diego, California. Located in the up-and-coming National City neighborhood, The Plaza offers residents convenient living with easy access to everything America's Finest City has to offer. With an incredibly high walk score and easy access to Interstates 5 and 805, shopping, dining and everything San Diego has to offer is easily within reach. San Diego Sunrise Management Co. dba Sunrise Management | Lic. No. 00927850 | Broker: Joseph S. Greenblatt License number 01064415

The Plaza is located in the 91950 Zip code of National City, CA.

Property Contact Info

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

The Plaza offers 1 to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,875 and having 460–775 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • 1 Bedroom

    Floorplan 1x1

    From $1,875

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 460-520 sq ft
    Available Nov 24

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDepositView Details
    $1,875 November 24, 20251438-A460$700
    $1,900 November 29, 20251438-H520$700
    $1,900 December 22, 20251440-G520$700

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Ceiling Fans

    Unique Features

    • Carpet & Vinyl Flooring Throughout
    • Oven

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,875 - $1,900

    Deposit

    • $700 deposit

    Unit 1438-A Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Ceiling Fans

    Kitchen

    • Oven

    Unique Features

    • Carpet & Vinyl Flooring Throughout

    Unit 1438-A Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,875

    Deposit

    • $700 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,875 - $1,900

    Unit 1438-H Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Ceiling Fans

    Kitchen

    • Oven

    Unique Features

    • Carpet & Vinyl Flooring Throughout

    Unit 1438-H Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,900

    Deposit

    • $700 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,875 - $1,900

    Unit 1440-G Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Ceiling Fans

    Kitchen

    • Oven

    Unique Features

    • Carpet & Vinyl Flooring Throughout

    Unit 1440-G Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,900

    Deposit

    • $700 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,875 - $1,900
  • 2 Bedrooms

    Floorplan 2x1

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 775 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    From $2,175Call for Availability2x1775 sq ft$800

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Ceiling Fans

    Kitchen

    • Oven

    Unique Features

    • Carpet & Vinyl Flooring Throughout

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,175 - $2,350

    Deposit

    • $800 deposit
Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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Property Information

  • 72 Units
  • 2 Stories
  • Built in 1964

Lease Terms

  • 10 - 13 mo

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities. Use the calculator to add these fees to the base rent.

Required Fees

One-Time Move-In Fees

Due at Application
Application Fee Per Applicant$25

Other Fees

Pet Fees

Dog

Monthly Pet Fee$50
Pet Deposit$500

Cat

Monthly Pet Fee$50
Pet Deposit$500

Dogs

  • 2 Pet Limit
  • 75 Lb Weight Limit

Cats

  • 2 Pet Limit

Parking Info and Fees

Surface LotiParking Available
  • 1 Max, Assigned Parking

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Features and Amenities

Unique Amenities

  • Carpet & Vinyl Flooring Throughout
  • Easy Access to Interstates 5 & 805
  • Maintained Grounds
  • on-site laundry care center
  • Picnic Tables

On-Site Services

  • Laundry Facilities

Community Features

  • Walk Up
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1438-1448 E 8th St, National City, CA 91950

Hours and Contact Info

Call Us - Open Now!
Currently Closed
By Appointment
Monday8:00 am–5:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am–5:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am–5:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am–5:00 pm
Friday8:00 am–5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Getting Around

Walk Score®

87 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

47 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about The Plaza

Where is The Plaza located?

The Plaza is located at 1438-1448 E 8th St, National City, CA

What is the current rent range at The Plaza?

1 Bedroom to 2 Bedroom Apartments at The Plaza currently range from $1,875 to $1,900

When is the leasing office open?

  • The office Hours for The Plaza are
  • Monday 8:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Are pets allowed?

Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Affordability Nice Value3.2

    The The Plaza Apartments are 20.35% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the city of National City

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$1,875$2,344-$469-20.0%
    2 Bedroom$2,175$2,742-$567-20.7%

    Methodology: On 11/14/2025, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 1245 other apartment communities in National City using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

    Rent Pricing Data as of 11/14/2025

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Nearby Schools

Sweetwater High

Sweetwater Union High
2900 Highland Avenue
Public School - Grades 9-12 (2679 Students)
In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 1.4 miles away
5/10

National City Middle

Sweetwater Union High
1701 D Avenue
Public School - Grades 7-8 (698 Students)
In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.9 miles away
5/10

Las Palmas

National Elementary
1900 East 18th Street
Public School - Grades K-6 (507 Students)
In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.8 miles away
5/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Plaza.

Arts Museums and Landmarks

Reuben H. Fleet Science Center

1875 El Prado
10 minute drive / 4.9 miles away

Timken Museum of Art

1500 El Prado
10 minute drive / 4.99 miles away

Big Box and Retail

Cvs/Pharmacy

1201 E Plaza Blvd
1 minute drive / 0.25 miles away

Autozone

2500 E Plaza Blvd
1 minute drive / 0.6 miles away

Lowe's

D Ave
4 minute drive / 1.66 miles away

Colleges and Universities

San Diego City College

1313 Park Boulevard
9 minute drive / 4.4 miles away

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

701 B St, Suite 110
10 minute drive / 4.73 miles away

California Western School of Law

225 Cedar St
10 minute drive / 5.12 miles away

Groceries

Food 4 Less

1320 30th St E
4 minute drive / 1.38 miles away

Ralph's

3011 Alta View Dr
6 minute drive / 3.02 miles away

Smart & Final

360 E H St
7 minute drive / 3.63 miles away

Hospitals

Paradise Valley Hospital

2400 East 4th St
1 minute drive / 0.59 miles away

Nmc San Diego

34800 Bob Wilson Drive
9 minute drive / 4.46 miles away

Sharp Coronado Hospital And Healthcare Center

250 Prospect Place
9 minute drive / 4.64 miles away

Military Bases

San Diego Naval Air Station

4 minute drive / 1.53 miles away

US Naval Amphibious Base

8 minute drive / 4.11 miles away

San Diego Naval Medical Center

9 minute drive / 4.53 miles away

Parks and Recreation

San Diego Zoo

2920 Zoo Dr.
11 minute drive / 5.18 miles away

Old Town State Historic Park

4002 Wallace St.
17 minute drive / 8.13 miles away

Ocean Beach

1950 Abbott St.
22 minute drive / 10.56 miles away

The Plaza has 4 parks within 11.3 miles, including San Diego Zoo, Old Town State Historic Park, Ocean Beach, and Belmont Park.

Restaurants and Dining

Red Pearl Kitchen

440 J St., Suite 108
9 minute drive / 4.59 miles away

Sammy's Woodfired Pizza

770 Fourth Avenue
10 minute drive / 4.74 miles away

The Crown Room - Hotel Del Coronado

1500 Orange Ave.
10 minute drive / 5.1 miles away

Shopping Centers

8th Street & Palm Avenue

1750 E 8th St
1 minute drive / 0.08 miles away

Plaza Square

1403 E Plaza Blvd
1 minute drive / 0.19 miles away

Bay Plaza

1400-1430 E Plaza Blvd
1 minute drive / 0.3 miles away

The Plaza has 5 shopping centers within 0.5 miles.

Transit Stations

8th Street-Blue Line

300 W 8th St
4 minute drive / 1.39 miles away

24th Street-Blue Line

657 Mile Of Cars Way
4 minute drive / 1.63 miles away

47th Street-Orange Line

391 47th St
5 minute drive / 1.99 miles away

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
National City Studio Apartments $1,962$1,400$2,950
National City 1 Bedroom Apartments $2,344$834$10,000+
National City 2 Bedroom Apartments $2,742$1,450$4,989
National City 3 Bedroom Apartments $3,335$2,295$6,574
National City 4 Bedroom Apartments $4,301$3,579$5,006

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