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National CityCA91950

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National City, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available National City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in National City, CA is a Studio unit found at SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS in the Paradise Hills neighborhood priced from $1,575. 3891-3893 Superior St in the Mountain View neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable National City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SOUTHERN HIGHLANDSStudio D1Studio,1BA$1,575
3891-3893 Superior St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,595
Palm Shadows ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,690
Bayview Tower CondominiumsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Essex Manor Apartments1-Bed/1-Bath1BR,1BA$1,700
Parkview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,700
Windsor Heights1-Bed/1-Bath1BR,1BA$1,700
The Glorias ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,700
Commercial Suites1BD/1BA (small-most units)1BR,1BA$1,750
View ApartmentsDesign 1A1BR,1BA$1,753

Best Value Apartments for Rent in National City, CA

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the National City area is the $2.39 price per square foot Greentree w/Balcony Model at Greentree Fountain Apartments in the in the South Third Avenue District neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value National City apartment is the Plan 2A Model at Bonita Cedars starting at $2,287 with a $2.23 price per square foot in the Bay Terraces neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for National City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Greentree Fountain ApartmentsGreentree w/Balcony2BR,2BA$2.39
Bonita CedarsPlan 2A2BR,2BA$2.23
5443 Imperial Ave, Unit 54435443 Imperial Ave2BR,1BA$2.50
Park Crest ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$2.55
Island Gardens Apartments - Affordable2 Bedroom, 1 Bath - 60% AMI2BR,1BA$2.12
Chula Vista TerraceOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.53
The Glorias ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.27
3043 Franklin Ave, Unit 30433043 Franklin Ave1BR,1BA$2.50
3041 franklin ave, Unit 30413041 franklin ave1BR,1BA$2.50
Windsor Heights1-Bed/1-Bath1BR,1BA$2.62

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National City, CA
Population: 61,431

Ranked #612

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Frequently Asked Questions about National City

What type of rentals are currently available in National City?

There are currently 1276 Apartments for Rent in National City, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $12,416. There are also 170 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in National City ranging from $900 to $30,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in National City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in National City ranges from $900 to $30,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,796.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in National City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in National City range from $2,195 to $6,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $12,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,699 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,250.

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