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$1,753 - $2,417
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6670 Doriana StSan Diego, CA 92139
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$1,800

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224 F St, Unit 1 br apt

224 F St
Chula VistaCA91910
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3041 franklin ave, Unit 3041
$1,800
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3041 franklin ave, Unit 3041

3041 franklin aveSan Diego, CA 92113
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3043 Franklin Ave, Unit 3043
$1,800
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3043 Franklin Ave, Unit 3043

3043 Franklin AveSan Diego, CA 92113
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420 S Evans St, Unit Evans
$1,950
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420 S Evans St, Unit Evans

420 S Evans StSan Diego, CA 92113
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Point Bonita
$1,964 - $3,276
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250 Bonita Glen DrChula Vista, CA 91910
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1985 National Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1985 National Ave

1985 National AveSan Diego, CA 92113

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Southwest Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southwest Village

323-338 Willie James Jones AveSan Diego, CA 92102
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Jean C. McKinney Manor
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Jean C. McKinney Manor

5641 Imperial AveSan Diego, CA 92114
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Villa Encantada
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Villa Encantada

505 62nd StSan Diego, CA 92114
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Casa De Roca
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Casa De Roca

483-487 F StChula Vista, CA 91910
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Parkside
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside

4035 Park Haven CtSan Diego, CA 92113
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Euclid Terrace Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Euclid Terrace Apartments

240-260 Euclid AveSan Diego, CA 92114
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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 SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS listed at $1,575.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom National City Apartment is $1,595 at 3891-3893 Superior St.

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 $1,653 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 Union Tower - Affordable Housing and starts from $2,621.

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