Cheap New Apartments for Rent in National City, CA from $700 (17 Rentals)

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$1,895 - $3,025Built in 2019Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 21

Plaza 1640

1640 E Plaza BlvdNational City, CA 91950

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$2,025 - $2,995Built in 20231 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

611 Highland

611 Highland AveNational City, CA 91950

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$2,150 - $3,590Built in 2023Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Commodore

200 E 31st StNational City, CA 91950

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Built in 2026Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

LIV @ Siesta

1815 La Siesta WayNational City, CA 91950

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Built in 20231 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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$1,375 - $1,595Built in 2025Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Naranja Apartments

5256 Naranja StSan Diego, CA 92114

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$1,445 - $1,695Built in 2021Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Vista Shores – Bright, Renovated Studios Just Minutes from the Coast!

710 E StChula Vista, CA 91910

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$1,755 - $1,850Built in 2025Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

2551 Commercial St-F4OZ

2551 Commercial StSan Diego, CA 92113

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$2,145 - $2,795Built in 20201 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Broadway

260 BroadwayChula Vista, CA 91910

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$2,195Built in 20251 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability

Twelve @ J

3042-44 J StSan Diego, CA 92102

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Southwest Village

323-338 Willie James Jones AveSan Diego, CA 92102

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Built in 20182 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Encantada

505 62nd StSan Diego, CA 92114

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Built in 20181 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

66th Street

630-636 66th StSan Diego, CA 92114

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Built in 20232 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Valencia Pointe

5930 Division StSan Diego, CA 92114

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Monarch Studios

2955 Commercial StSan Diego, CA 92113

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BONITA COURT APARTMENTS

3136 Bonita RdChula Vista, CA 91910

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4013-4021 Logan Ave

4013-4021 Logan AveSan Diego, CA 92113

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National City, CA Local Guide

Apartments for rent in National City, CA

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in National City?

Bedroom	Average Rent	Cheapest Rent	Highest Rent
National City Studio Apartments	$1,931	$1,375	$2,960
National City 1 Bedroom Apartments	$2,208	$1,350	$5,305
National City 2 Bedroom Apartments	$2,719	$1,900	$4,320
National City 3 Bedroom Apartments	$3,680	$2,195	$8,106
National City 4 Bedroom Apartments	$5,108	$1,200	$10,000+

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National City, CA
Population: 61,431

Ranked #612

in US Census Population by City

Best Local Schools in
National City, CA

John A. Otis Elementary

National Elementary School District

Public School - Grades K-5 (367)

8 out of 10

Sweetwater High

Sweetwater Union High School District

Public School - Grades 9-12 (2290)

5 out of 10

National City Middle

Sweetwater Union High School District

Public School - Grades 6-8 (709)

6 out of 10

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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 Naranja Apartments listed at $1,375.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom National City Apartment is $1,400 at 2949-2955 Logan Ave.

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 La Perla Apartments and starts from $3,095.

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