
Apartments for Rent in National City, CA Under $4,000 (183 Rentals)


The Commodore Apartments

NC18 Apartments

Parco

Granada Terrace Apartments

SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS

611 Highland

Vista Palmera

Bella Vita Apartments
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12th Street Lofts

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Mar at National City

Sunshine Apartments

The Plaza

Plaza Del Rey

The Kimball

Addisyn Park Apartments
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Parkview Apartments

Pinewood Apartments

302 S Kenton Ave, Unit B

2201-2205 E 24th St

1918 Via Las Palmas

238 N Drexel Ave

426 E Plaza Blvd

333 E 4th St
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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 |
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National City Studio Apartments Under $4000 | $1,905 | $1,395 | $2,950 |
National City 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $4000 | $2,282 | $1,042 | $4,800 |
National City 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $4000 | $2,737 | $1,475 | $4,535 |
National City 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $4000 | $3,638 | $1,300 | $9,000 |
National City 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $4000 | $4,339 | $3,579 | $5,495 |
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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 100 Studio Apartments in National City with rent ranges from $1,395 to $2,950 with an average price of $1,905.
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 $1,042 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,282.
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 $1,475 to $4,535. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,737.
How expensive are National City Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 196 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in National City on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,300 to $9,000 - averaging $3,638 for the location.
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