Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Paradise Valley Neighborhood of National City, CA from $700 (69 Rentals)

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

312 J Ave, Unit #67, Unit #67

312 J Ave
National CityCA91950

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419-435 Palm Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

419-435 Palm Ave

419-435 Palm 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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Vista del Sol
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vista del Sol

1401-1543 Q AveNational 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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Summercrest Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Summercrest Apartments

2615 E Plaza BlvdNational 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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Sunny View Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunny View Apartments

1809 E 17th 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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Alta Park Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Alta Park Apartments

2111-2125 E 7th StNational 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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Highland View Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Highland View Apartments

31 Highland AveNational 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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Park Villas Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Villas Apartments

817 Eta StNational City, CA 91950
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Villa Maragarita
3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Maragarita

1048-1100 E AveNational City, CA 91950
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Vista Highland
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Highland

1525 G AveNational City, CA 91950
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Overlook on 9th
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Overlook on 9th

1819 E 9th StNational City, CA 91950
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932 E 18th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

932 E 18th St

932 E 18th StNational City, CA 91950
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Paradise Valley, National City, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Paradise Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Paradise Valley area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Naranja Apartments priced from $1,375. SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,575. Here are the most affordable Paradise Valley apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Naranja ApartmentsStudio - 70% AMIStudio,1BA$1,375
SOUTHERN HIGHLANDSStudio D1Studio,1BA$1,575
Windsor Heights1-Bed/1-Bath1BR,1BA$1,700
Essex Manor Apartments1-Bed/1-Bath1BR,1BA$1,700
Parkview Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,800
Mar at National CityGarden1BR,1BA$1,872
Granada Terrace ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,895
Pinewood Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,895
The Pines Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,950
Casa Serena2/12BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Paradise Valley, CA

As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Paradise Valley area is the $2.57 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Vista Palmera in the in the Mt Hope neighborhood starting from $2,955. The second greatest value Paradise Valley apartment is the B1 Model at Park Crest Apartments starting at $2,166 with a $2.41 price per square foot in the Mountain View neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Paradise Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vista PalmeraTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.57
Park Crest ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$2.41
Plaza 16401 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.74
Casa Serena2/12BR,1BA$2.85
The Pines Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.79
Pinewood Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.92
Essex Manor Apartments1-Bed/1-Bath1BR,1BA$2.62
Windsor Heights1-Bed/1-Bath1BR,1BA$2.62
Parkview Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.90
SOUTHERN HIGHLANDSStudio 1Studio ,1BA$2.96

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Paradise Valley, National City, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Paradise Valley Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Paradise Valley?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Paradise Valley is under $1,995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Paradise Valley?

The cheapest apartment in Paradise Valley is Naranja Apartments which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in Paradise Valley costs $11,744.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Paradise Valley?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 6 regular apartments in Paradise Valley that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Paradise Valley?

Cheap apartments in Paradise Valley have an average cost of $1,096 which is $10,648 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Paradise Valley.

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