
3 Bedroom Luxury Apartments for Rent in National City, CA (79 Rentals)


Bella Vita

Ridgeway Apartments

12th Street Lofts

Plaza Del Rey

The Kimball

24 N Harbison Ave

2339 Van Ness Ave, Unit 2339 Van Ness B, Unit 2339 Van Ness B

534 R Ave

1910 I Ave
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2811 E 11th St

126 E 3rd St

116 E 22nd St

721 E 22nd St

1733 L Ave

1837 C Ave

2437 D Ave

641 C Ave

1311 O Ave

3432 E Plaza Blvd
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Overlook on 9th

Harborview Apartments

Addisyn Park Apartments

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Azul Chula Vista

La Perla

Woodland Hills

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Bayview Hills – Military Housing
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Potomac Square Apartments

5551 Churchward St, Unit SI ID1464996P

4124 C St, Unit SI ID1366640P

4965 Imperial, Unit 4-

3414 Randy Ln

3082 K St

3634 Birch St

5040 A St

3934 Marine Vw Ave

3064 Imperial Ave
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3064 K St

3965 Logan Ave

5436 Imperial Ave

644 Ash Ave

941 40th St

824 Tamayo Dr

6412 Potomac St

445 J St

227 K St

6370 Akins Ave
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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 | $1,914 | $1,375 | $3,060 |
| National City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,264 | $1,042 | $5,436 |
| National City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,761 | $1,850 | $4,320 |
| National City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,558 | $2,195 | $7,971 |
| National City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,796 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
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National City, CAPopulation: 61,431
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Frequently Asked Questions about 3 Bedroom National City Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in National City with 3 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in National City is at Potomac Square Apartments listed at $2,695.
How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom National City Apartment?
The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in National City is $3,558.
What is the largest available 3 Bedroom National City Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in National City is a 1,540 square feet unit starting from $3,579 at Bayview Hills – Military Housing.
What is the average size for National City 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in National City is currently 1,451 sq ft.
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