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Apartments for Rent in National City CA
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1 Bed$1,736+2 Beds$2,159+Total Monthly PriceTotal Monthly Price NewPrices include base rent and required monthly fees of $11. Variable costs based on usage may apply.Base Rent:1 Bed$1,724+2 Beds$2,147+
Pets Allowed Pool Ceiling Fans
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Studio$1,948+1 Bed$2,219+2 Beds$2,660+Total Monthly PriceTotal Monthly Price NewPrices include base rent and required monthly fees of $19. Variable costs based on usage may apply.Base Rent:Studio$1,928+1 Bed$2,199+2 Beds$2,640+
Pets Allowed Fitness Center Pool Dishwasher Refrigerator Kitchen
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1 Bed$1,9082 Beds$2,2813 Beds$2,621Total Monthly Price12 Month LeaseTotal Monthly Price NewPrices include all required monthly fees.
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Average 1-Bedroom Rent is $1,705/mo
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National City, CA Apartments for Rent
National City delivers the feel of San Diego with South Bay breathing room, just 6 miles from downtown via I-5 or the trolley. Daily life moves comfortably between the walkable city center -- where late-1800s Craftsman and Spanish-style homes share blocks with new food halls and coffee shops -- and waterfront recreation along San Diego Bay. Neighborhoods near Heritage Square showcase the city's oldest architecture, while Highland Avenue hums with local restaurants and grocery options ranging from Latin markets to seafood shops.
The rental stock covers a solid range: studio and one-bedroom apartments in low-rise and mid-rise communities, two- and three-bedroom townhomes, and a scattering of condos. Craftsman bungalows and ranch-style cottages round out the mix for those wanting a bit more yard space.
As San Diego County's second-oldest incorporated city, founded in 1887, National City grew up around the Santa Fe Railroad and the Kimball family's ambitious development plans. Today, its location next to the largest naval base on the West Coast gives it a steady economic anchor, and its dining and cultural scene includes Mexican, Filipino, and American culinary traditions.
National City, CA Rental Insights
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The average rent in National City, CA is $1,709 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,665, which means housing in National City, CA is slightly more expensive than much of the country.
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You can find flexible rentals in National City, CA by exploring short-term rentals for temporary stays or browsing furnished apartments for move-in ready options that save time and hassle.
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Tour apartments from your couch with Matterport 3D Tours. We have 209 National City apartments with virtual tours available. Walk through the apartment, view room layouts and get a feel for the space before an in-person tour.
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National City, CA has decent public transit. Many trips can be made by bus or rail, but a car is often needed for convenience.
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Students renting in National City, CA have access to San Diego City College, Thomas Jefferson School of Law, Calif. Western School of Law, and Southwestern Coll, Chula Vista.
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