Apartments for Rent in National City, CA Under $2,000 (133 Rentals)

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The Plaza
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$1,754 - $2,358
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The Plaza

1438-1448 E 8th StNational City, CA 91950
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Highland View Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Highland View Apartments

31 Highland AveNational City, CA 91950
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The Pines Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Pines Apartments

1403-1437 F AveNational City, CA 91950
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Hilltop Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hilltop Villas

315 E 30th StNational City, CA 91950
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LIV @ Siesta
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

LIV @ Siesta

1815 La Siesta WayNational City, CA 91950
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Alta Park Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Alta Park Apartments

2111-2125 E 7th StNational City, CA 91950
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Parkwood Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkwood Village

2101 L AveNational City, CA 91950
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Sunny View Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunny View Apartments

1809 E 17th StNational City, CA 91950
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Mar at Laurel
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mar at Laurel

135 Laurel AveNational City, CA 91950
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Summercrest Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Summercrest Apartments

2615 E Plaza BlvdNational City, CA 91950
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Chateau Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Chateau Gardens

2424-2440 E 8th StNational City, CA 91950
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Vista del Sol
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vista del Sol

1401-1543 Q AveNational City, CA 91950
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1909 C Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1909 C Ave

1909 C AveNational City, CA 91950
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419-435 Palm Ave
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419-435 Palm Ave

419-435 Palm AveNational City, CA 91950
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Point Bonita
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$1,974 - $3,227
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Point Bonita

250 Bonita Glen DrChula Vista, CA 91910
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$1,817 - $2,579
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6670 Doriana StSan Diego, CA 92139
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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 National City

How much are Studio apartments in National City?

There are currently 139 Studio Apartments in National City with rent ranges from $1,495 to $2,660 with an average price of $1,938.

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 $1,395 to $4,302 with an average monthly rent of $2,203.

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 $1,843 to $4,320. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,683.

How expensive are National City Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 70 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in National City on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,195 to $8,591 - averaging $3,889 for the location.

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