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Vista Palmera
$3,095 - $3,340
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$3,010 - $3,255
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Vista Palmera

310-340 Palm AveNational City, CA 91950
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Azul Chula Vista
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$2,330 - $3,296
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$2,322 - $3,288
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Azul Chula Vista

310 K StChula Vista, CA 91911
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Point Bonita
$1,884 - $3,048
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$1,876 - $3,040
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Point Bonita

250 Bonita Glen DrChula Vista, CA 91910
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Ridgeway
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ridgeway

2608 Ridgeway DrNational City, CA 91950
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1907-1915 Highland Ave
Studio Apartments

1907-1915 Highland Ave

1907-1915 Highland AveNational City, CA 91950
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341 F Ave
Studio Apartments

341 F Ave

341 F AveNational City, CA 91950
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1143 Harding Ave
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1143 Harding Ave

1143 Harding AveNational City, CA 91950
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3102 E 16th St
4 Bedroom Apartments

3102 E 16th St

3102 E 16th StNational City, CA 91950
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555 E 1st St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

555 E 1st St

555 E 1st StNational City, CA 91950
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228-238 Palm Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

228-238 Palm Ave

228-238 Palm AveNational City, CA 91950
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411-421 E Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

411-421 E Ave

411-421 E AveNational City, CA 91950
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314 E 31st St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

314 E 31st St

314 E 31st StNational City, CA 91950
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Kimball Highland
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kimball Highland

1221 D AveNational City, CA 91950
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522-526 C Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

522-526 C Ave

522-526 C AveNational City, CA 91950
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1915 A Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1915 A Ave

1915 A AveNational City, CA 91950
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1810-1824 L Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1810-1824 L Ave

1810-1824 L AveNational City, CA 91950
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1825-1843 C Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

1825-1843 C Ave

1825-1843 C AveNational City, CA 91950
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The Ariel
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Ariel

704 E 19th StNational City, CA 91950
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2752-56 E 18th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2752-56 E 18th St

2752-56 E 18th StNational City, CA 91950
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La Bonita
2 Bedroom Apartments

La Bonita

4095 Bonita RdBonita, CA 91902
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130 Jefferson Ave
Studio Apartments

130 Jefferson Ave

130 Jefferson AveChula Vista, CA 91910
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530 Flower St
Studio Apartments

530 Flower St

530 Flower StChula Vista, CA 91910
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368-370 Roosevelt St
2 Bedroom Apartments

368-370 Roosevelt St

368-370 Roosevelt StChula Vista, CA 91910
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535 Glover Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

535 Glover Ave

535 Glover AveChula Vista, CA 91910
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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 422 Studio Apartments in National City with rent ranges from $1,453 to $2,950 with an average price of $4,096.

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 $1,485 to $3,596 with an average monthly rent of $2,265.

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 $1,750 to $4,654. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,778.

How expensive are National City Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 268 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in National City on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,195 to $7,227 - averaging $3,370 for the location.

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