Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in National City, CA from $1,900 (51 Rentals)

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The Plaza
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$2,179 - $2,354
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The Plaza

1438-1448 E 8th StNational City, CA 91950
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419-435 Palm Ave
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419-435 Palm Ave

419-435 Palm AveNational 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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Summercrest Apartments
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Summercrest Apartments

2615 E Plaza BlvdNational City, CA 91950
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Alta Park Apartments
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Alta Park Apartments

2111-2125 E 7th StNational City, CA 91950
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Mar at Laurel
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Mar at Laurel

135 Laurel AveNational City, CA 91950
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932 E 18th St
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932 E 18th St

932 E 18th StNational City, CA 91950
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Vista Highland
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Vista Highland

1525 G AveNational City, CA 91950
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Park Fifth Avenue
$1,905
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$1,750 - $1,905

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Park Fifth Avenue

364 5th AveChula Vista, CA 91910
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4787 A St

San DiegoCA92102

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6670 Doriana StSan Diego, CA 92139
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$2,190

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415 Iona Dr

San DiegoCA92114

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1985 National Ave
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1985 National Ave

1985 National AveSan Diego, CA 92113
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Parkside
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Parkside

4035 Park Haven CtSan Diego, CA 92113
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Paloma Apartments
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Paloma Apartments

585 E StChula Vista, CA 91910
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542 D St Apartments
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542 D St Apartments

542 D StChula Vista, CA 91910
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Valencia Pointe
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Valencia Pointe

5930 Division StSan Diego, CA 92114
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Sea Vale Villas
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Sea Vale Villas

24 Woodlawn AveChula Vista, CA 91910
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SeaBreeze
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SeaBreeze

4808-4888 Logan AveSan Diego, CA 92113
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Villa Encantada
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Villa Encantada

505 62nd StSan Diego, CA 92114
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Harbor View Villas
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Harbor View Villas

404 N 47th StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Robinwood Plaza
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Robinwood Plaza

5225 Robinwood RdBonita, CA 91902
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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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Canterbury Court
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Canterbury Court

336 C StChula Vista, CA 91910
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228 H St
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228 H St

228 H StChula Vista, CA 91910

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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National City, CA
Population: 61,431

Ranked #612

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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 Villa Encantada listed at $1,747.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom National City Apartment is $1,747 at Villa Encantada.

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 $1,747 at Villa Encantada.

What is the most affordable National City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap National City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Villa Encantada and starts from $1,747.

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