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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 1 Bed unit found at 900-910 Manchester St in the Bay Terraces neighborhood priced from $1,446. The Glorias Apartments in the Northwest Chula Vista Area neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable National City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
900-910 Manchester St1/1 Small1BR,1BA$1,446
The Glorias ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,600
Park Fifth Avenue1x11BR,1BA$1,650
Woodlawn West ApartmentsOne Bedroom Furnished1BR,1BA$1,695
Point BonitaDesign EBStudio,1BA$1,755

Best Value Apartments for Rent in National City, CA

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the National City area is the $2.23 price per square foot Two Bed Two Bath Model at Woodland Hills in the in the Paradise Hills neighborhood starting from $2,675. The second greatest value National City apartment is the Two Bedroom, Two Bath Model at Vista Palmera starting at $2,995 with a $2.60 price per square foot in the Mountain View 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.
Woodland HillsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.23
Vista PalmeraTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.60
4388-4394 Delta Street3/23BR,2BA$2.40
Bella Vita Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.56
Rancho Vista2/1 A2BR,1BA$2.44
4587 Craigie St4587 Craigie St2BR,1BA$2.56
4024 Logan Ave4024 Logan Ave2BR,1BA$2.58
Chula Vista TerraceOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.53
The Glorias ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.13
900-910 Manchester St1/1 Small1BR,1BA$2.25

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Frequently Asked Questions about National City

What type of rentals are currently available in National City?

There are currently 1270 Apartments for Rent in National City, CA with pricing that ranges from $768 to $8,090. There are also 99 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in National City ranging from $990 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 $990 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,196.

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 $1,037 to $6,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,850 to $5,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,422 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,579.

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