Apartments for Rent in National City, CA from $500 (213 Rentals)

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SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS

The Plaza

Granada Terrace Apartments
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Sunshine Apartments

611 Highland

Plaza 1640

Talas Apartments

Commodore

Bella Vita Apartments

The Kimball

Plaza Del Rey

Addisyn Park Apartments
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Mariners Landing

14onHarding

304 E 4th St

2806 E 8th St

2206-2206 Granger Ave

315 E 29th St
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2122 E 11th St

333 E 27th St

1837 C Ave
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National City, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in National City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
National City Studio Apartments | $1,921 | $1,400 | $2,950 |
National City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,563 | $834 | $10,000+ |
National City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,733 | $1,450 | $4,320 |
National City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,553 | $2,450 | $10,000+ |
National City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,462 | $3,579 | $5,488 |
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National City, CAPopulation: 61,431
Ranked #612
in US Census Population by City
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Getting Around National City, CA
Walk Score®
77 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
56 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
51 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about National City
How much are Studio apartments in National City?
There are currently 420 Studio Apartments in National City with rent ranges from $1,400 to $2,950 with an average price of $1,921.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom National City Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in National City ranges from $834 to $30,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,563.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in National City cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in National City range from $1,450 to $4,320. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,733.
How expensive are National City Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 260 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in National City on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,450 to $30,000 - averaging $6,553 for the location.
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