New Studio Apartments for Rent in National City, CA (32 Rentals)

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Vista Highland
Built in 2019Studio Apartments

Vista Highland

711 E 16th StNational City, CA 91950
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2752-56 E 18th St
Built in 2020Studio Apartments

2752-56 E 18th St

2752-56 E 18th StNational City, CA 91950
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700 E 16th St
Built in 2023Studio Apartments

700 E 16th St

700 E 16th StNational City, CA 91950
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1841 E 16th St
Built in 2020Studio Apartments

1841 E 16th St

1841 E 16th StNational City, CA 91950

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Kimball Highland East
Built in 2025Studio Apartments

Kimball Highland East

605 E 14th StNational City, CA 91950
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LIV @ Siesta
Built in 2026Studio Apartments

LIV @ Siesta

1815 La Siesta WayNational City, CA 91950
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Talas Apartments
Built in 2025Studio Apartments

Talas Apartments

2114 E 7th StNational City, CA 91950
Corporate Housing

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Citrus Villa
Built in 2025Studio Apartments

Citrus Villa

178 Third AveChula Vista, CA 91910
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3607 Logan Ave
Built in 2024Studio Apartments

3607 Logan Ave

3607 Logan AveSan Diego, CA 92113
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393 Gavin st
Built in 2023Studio Apartments

393 Gavin st

393 Gavin stSan Diego, CA 92102
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3137 L St
Built in 2018Studio Apartments

3137 L St

3137 L StSan Diego, CA 92102
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1518 S 42nd St
Built in 2024Studio Apartments

1518 S 42nd St

1518 S 42nd StSan Diego, CA 92113
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Naranja Apartments
Built in 2025Studio Apartments

Naranja Apartments

5256 Naranja StSan Diego, CA 92114
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San Diego's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Monarch Studios
Built in 2023Studio Apartments

Monarch Studios

2955 Commercial StSan Diego, CA 92113
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2679 Imperial Ave
Built in 2025Studio Apartments

2679 Imperial Ave

2679 Imperial AveSan Diego, CA 92102
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The Orchard at Hilltop
Built in 2023Studio Apartments

The Orchard at Hilltop

5032 Hilltop DrSan Diego, CA 92102
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Keeler Court Apartments
Built in 2021Studio Apartments

Keeler Court Apartments

1290-1294 Keeler CtSan Diego, CA 92113
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Twelve @ J
Built in 2025Studio Apartments

Twelve @ J

3042-44 J StSan Diego, CA 92102
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4142-4158 Nordica Ave
Built in 2020Studio Apartments

4142-4158 Nordica Ave

4142-4158 Nordica AveSan Diego, CA 92113
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Urbana
Built in 2020Studio Apartments

Urbana

393 H StChula Vista, CA 91910
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The Student Renter's Ultimate Guide to Finding the Perfect San Diego Neighborhood to Rent

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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 Studio National City Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in National City with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in National City is at SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS listed at $1,575.

How much is the average rent for a Studio National City Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in National City is $1,939.

What is the largest available Studio National City Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in National City is a 694 square feet unit starting from $2,670 at Casa Estilo.

What is the average size for National City Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in National City is currently 452 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

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Sun, surf, clean air, healthy lifestyles, and a coastline that seems to stretch as far as the eyes can see.

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Choosing the right place to live during your college years can make or break your collegiate experience. My name is Hayden, I’m a San Diego area expert with ApartmentHomeLiving.com and have been in the real estate world for years.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.