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property at 2130 E 5th St
$4,750

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2130 E 5th St, Unit 34

2130 E 5th St
National CityCA91950
property at 2134 E 5th St
$5,275

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2134 E 5th St

National CityCA91950
property at 2132 E 5th St
$4,875

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2132 E 5th St

National CityCA91950
property at 1207 E 8th St
$2,850

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1207 E 8th St

National CityCA91950

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Azul Chula Vista
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$2,712 - $4,606

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310 K StChula Vista, CA 91911
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$1,968 - $3,065

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250 Bonita Glen DrChula Vista, CA 91910
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$1,937 - $2,441

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6670 Doriana StSan Diego, CA 92139
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property at 619 Stork St
$1,799

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619 Stork St

San DiegoCA92114
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Frequently Asked Questions about National City

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in National City, CA?

As of today, September 29, 2026, there are currently 1,421 available National City apartments priced from $1,445 to $14,950, with an average monthly rent of $2,642.

What National City neighborhoods have the most available apartments?

There are 2 neighborhoods in the National City area with available listings as of today. The three neighborhoods with the most options are Balboa Park with 5,226 listings, Burlingame with 4,199 listings, and North Park with 2,685 listings.

How much are Studio apartments in National City?

There are currently 421 Studio Apartments in National City with rent ranges from $1,445 to $2,531 with an average price of $1,870.

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 $1,495 to $3,539 with an average monthly rent of $2,185.

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 $2,652.

How expensive are National City Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 276 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in National City on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,621 to $7,083 - averaging $3,693 for the location.

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