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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 Vista Shores in the Interstate 5 Corridor District neighborhood priced from $1,495. The Glorias Apartments in the Northwest Chula Vista Area neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,575. Here is today’s list of the most affordable National City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vista ShoresRenovated Studio in Chula Vista!!Studio,1BA$1,495
The Glorias ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,575
Southern HighlandsStudioStudio,1BA$1,591
Woodlawn West ApartmentsOne Bedroom Furnished1BR,1BA$1,695
4519-4533 1/2 Delta Street1/11BR,1BA$1,750
Palm Shadows ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
Casa Estilo - 55+ Active Living CommunityA.1Studio,1BA$1,836
Pinewood Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,845
The AthertonClassic 1x1 - 576 Sq Ft.1BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in National City, CA

As of April 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the National City area is the $1.81 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 Baths Model at Harborview Apartments in the in the Rosebank neighborhood starting from $3,895. The second greatest value National City apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Bonita Cedars starting at $3,090 with a $2.58 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.
Harborview Apartments3 Beds, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$1.81
Bonita Cedars3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.58
Woodland HillsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.29
Vista PalmeraTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.60
Windsong ApartmentsSandollar2BR,2BA$2.75
The Leslie Apartment Homes2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.65
Casa VictoriaCV2bd1ba2BR,1BA$2.74
The Glorias ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.10
3678 Logan Ave3678 Logan Ave2BR,1BA$2.40
Southern HighlandsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.65

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Frequently Asked Questions about National City

What type of rentals are currently available in National City?

There are currently 1273 Apartments for Rent in National City, CA with pricing that ranges from $768 to $9,200. There are also 109 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in National City ranging from $1,250 to $25,000.

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 $1,250 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,238.

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 $2,695 to $9,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,095 to $6,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,579.

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