
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in National City, CA (632 Rentals) Page 2 of 13


918-926 E 5th St

1202-1216 E 7th St

126 E 5th St

523-541 E 5th St

Plaza Hill Apartments

303-317 E 5th St

2518 F Ave

2202-2212 Euclid Ave

1328 Hoover Ave
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316-330 E Division St

Norton Avenue Apartments

1141 7th St

1801-1811 J Ave

638 M Ave

1027 E 8th St

The M Avenue Bungalows

628-634 A Ave

522-526 C Ave

241-245 E 3rd St
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2011 B Ave.

1846-1850 E 9th St

2828-2840 I Ave

617-625 A Ave

227-305 Norton Ave

2726 Lincoln Ct

1909 N Ave

108 E 5th St

42 E 5th St

Ridgeway
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238 B Ave

217 E 18th St

1704 D Ave

Paradise Senior Apartments

420-422 E 9th St

217 W Plaza Blvd

708-724 J Ave

3011-3045 Baker Pl

2774 Vista Way

2102 E 8th St
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334 E 4th St

1831-33 G Avenue

3115 Alta Dr

326 Civic Center Dr

1927 C Ave

918-20 E 16th St

1931-1937 Wilson Ave

Kimball Highland West

725 E 16th St

721-27 E 22nd St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in National City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| National City Studio Apartments | $1,903 | $1,445 | $2,410 |
National City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,147 | $1,265 | $3,861 |
| National City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,670 | $1,843 | $4,320 |
| National City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,450 | $2,195 | $6,500 |
| National City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,428 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
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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 3891-3893 Superior St listed at $1,595.
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 $2,147.
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 1,002 square feet unit starting from $3,073 at Urbana.
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 575 sq ft.
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