Apartments for Rent by Owner in National City, CA (17 Rentals)

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property at 1038 E 8th St

$3,149

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$3,149

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$3,149

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1038 E 8th St

National CityCA91950
property at 124 E 7th St

$3,300

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$3,300

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$3,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

124 E 7th St

National CityCA91950
property at 751 Jewell Dr

$2,950

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$2,950

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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751 Jewell Dr, Unit A

751 Jewell Dr
San DiegoCA92113

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property at 4095 Bonita Rd

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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4095 Bonita Rd, Unit 4095 Bonita Rd

4095 Bonita Rd
BonitaCA91902
property at 74 Montego Ct

$4,900

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$4,900

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$4,900

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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74 Montego Ct, Unit 74 Montego Court

74 Montego Ct
CoronadoCA92118
property at 224 F St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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224 F St, Unit 1 br apt

224 F St
Chula VistaCA91910
property at 445 Park Way

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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445 Park Way, Unit 445 Parkway #B

445 Park Way
Chula VistaCA91910

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property at 44 Oaklawn Ave

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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44 Oaklawn Ave

Chula VistaCA91910
property at 166 Las Flores Dr

$3,500

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$3,500

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$3,500

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 15

166 Las Flores Dr

Chula VistaCA91910
property at 5527 Bolivar St

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5527 Bolivar St

San DiegoCA92139
property at 415 Iona Dr

$2,190

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$2,190

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$2,190

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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415 Iona Dr

San DiegoCA92114
property at 5307 Santa Margarita St

$3,590

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$3,590

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$3,590

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5307 Santa Margarita St

San DiegoCA92114

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property at 3226 Newton Ave

$3,600

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$3,600

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$3,600

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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3226 Newton Ave

San DiegoCA92113
property at 2553 Calle Gaviota

$9,000

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$9,000

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4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 6, 2028

2553 Calle Gaviota

San DiegoCA92139

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National City, CA
Population: 61,431

Ranked #612

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about For rent By Owner National City Apartments

What is the Cheapest For rent By Owner apartment in National City?

Currently the most affordable For rent By Owner Apartment in National City is at 2222 Julian Ave, Unit Couture Garden Cottage listed at $2,200.

How much is the average rent for a For rent By Owner National City Apartment?

The average rent for a For rent By Owner Apartment in National City is $2,450.

What is the largest For rent By Owner National City Apartment for rent?

Today's For rent By Owner apartment with the most square footage in National City is a 1,000 square feet unit starting from $2,700 at 1438 E 16th St, Unit Apartment A.

What is the average size for National City For rent By Owner Apartments for rent?

The average size for a For rent By Owner rental in National City is currently at 775 sq ft.

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