Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in National City, CA from $1,515 (117 Rentals)

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property at 2612 E Division St

$1,700

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$1,700

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2612 E Division St

National CityCA91950
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The Plaza
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$1,775 - $1,908
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$1,779 - $2,358

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The Plaza

1438-1448 E 8th StNational City, CA 91950
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property at 320 J Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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320 J Ave, Unit 92

320 J Ave
National CityCA91950
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Vista del Sol
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Vista del Sol

1401-1543 Q AveNational City, CA 91950
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Chateau Gardens
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Chateau Gardens

2424-2440 E 8th StNational City, CA 91950
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Summercrest Apartments
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Summercrest Apartments

2615 E Plaza BlvdNational City, CA 91950
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1909 C Ave
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1909 C Ave

1909 C AveNational City, CA 91950
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Sunny View Apartments
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Sunny View Apartments

1809 E 17th StNational City, CA 91950
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Parkwood Village
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Parkwood Village

2101 L AveNational City, CA 91950
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Hilltop Villas
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Hilltop Villas

315 E 30th StNational City, CA 91950
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The Pines Apartments
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The Pines Apartments

1403-1437 F AveNational City, CA 91950
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6670 Doriana StSan Diego, CA 92139
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property at 224 F St

$1,800

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$1,800

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224 F St, Unit 1 br apt

224 F St
Chula VistaCA91910
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3041 franklin ave, Unit 3041
$1,800
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3041 franklin ave, Unit 3041

3041 franklin aveSan Diego, CA 92113
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3043 Franklin Ave, Unit 3043
$1,800
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$1,800

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3043 Franklin Ave, Unit 3043

3043 Franklin AveSan Diego, CA 92113
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National City, CA
Population: 61,431

Ranked #612

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap National City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in National City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in National City is at 3891-3893 Superior St listed at $1,595.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom National City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom National City Apartment is $1,595 at 3891-3893 Superior St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom National City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in National City is starting from $1,595 at 3891-3893 Superior St.

What is the most affordable National City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap National City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 3891-3893 Superior St and starts from $1,595.

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