Top Rated 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in National City, CA (48 Rentals)

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Vista Palmera
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Vista Palmera

310-340 Palm AveNational City, CA 91950
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Harborview Apartments
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Harborview Apartments

819-825 D AveNational City, CA 91950
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411-421 E Ave
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411-421 E Ave

411-421 E AveNational City, CA 91950
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1810-1824 L Ave
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1810-1824 L Ave

1810-1824 L AveNational City, CA 91950
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Ridgeway
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Ridgeway

2608 Ridgeway DrNational City, CA 91950
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66th Street
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66th Street

630-636 66th StSan Diego, CA 92114
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The Mark At Bonita
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The Mark At Bonita

3240-3248 Bonita RdChula Vista, CA 91910
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252-254 5th Ave
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252-254 5th Ave

252-254 5th AveChula Vista, CA 91910
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La Hacienda Apartments
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La Hacienda Apartments

333-337 Roosevelt StChula Vista, CA 91910
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Vista del Puente
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Vista del Puente

1436 S 40th StSan Diego, CA 92113
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The Orchard at Hilltop
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The Orchard at Hilltop

5052 Hilltop DrSan Diego, CA 92102
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Trolley Park Terrace
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Trolley Park Terrace

4985 Market StSan Diego, CA 92102
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3691 National Ave
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3691 National Ave

3691 National AveSan Diego, CA 92113
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Metro Building
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Metro Building

2171-2175 Logan AveSan Diego, CA 92113
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3670-3674 Logan Ave
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3670-3674 Logan Ave

3670-3674 Logan AveSan Diego, CA 92113
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Pacific Beacon
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Pacific Beacon

3705 Norman Scott RdSan Diego, CA 92136
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278 Madrona St
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278 Madrona St

278 Madrona StChula Vista, CA 91910
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5122-5132 Castana St
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5122-5132 Castana St

5122-5132 Castana StSan Diego, CA 92114
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391 G St
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391 G St

391 G StChula Vista, CA 91910
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2949-2955 K St
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2949-2955 K St

2949-2955 K StSan Diego, CA 92102
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2902-2916 Main St
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2902-2916 Main St

2902-2916 Main StSan Diego, CA 92113
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333 Woodman St
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333 Woodman St

333 Woodman StSan Diego, CA 92114
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2049 1/2 Franklin Ave
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2049 1/2 Franklin Ave

2049 1/2 Franklin AveSan Diego, CA 92113
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3180 Imperial Ave
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3180 Imperial Ave

3180 Imperial AveSan Diego, CA 92102
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310 G St
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310 G St

310 G StChula Vista, CA 91910
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118-120 Cedar Ave
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118-120 Cedar Ave

118-120 Cedar AveChula Vista, CA 91910
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Getting Around National City, CA

Walk Score®

77 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

51 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom National City Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in National City with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in National City is at Woodlawn West Apartments listed at $1,695.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom National City Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in National City is $2,306.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom National City Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in National City is a 978 square feet unit starting from $3,199 at Urbana Chula Vista Luxury Apartments.

What is the average size for National City 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in National City is currently 550 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Top 10 Most Affordable Neighborhoods in San Diego: A Local Real Estate Expert Guide

Written by: Hayden Goldberg

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.