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Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in National City, CA

229 Rentals
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  3. 1 BED
    $1,721+
    2 BEDS
    $2,181+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,709 - $2,449
    Required Monthly Fees$12
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,721 - $2,461

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    6670 Doriana St, San Diego, CA 92139
    (619) 333-7565
  5. Building Photo - Parco
    Exceptional Value
    STUDIO
    $1,890+
    1 BED
    $1,630+
    2 BEDS
    $3,080+

    Parco

    800 B Ave, National City, CA 91950
    (619) 374-9693
  9. Building Photo - The Plaza
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    1 BED
    $1,800+
    2 BEDS
    $2,180+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,795 - $2,350
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,800 - $2,355

    The Plaza

    1438-1448 E 8th St, National City, CA 91950
    (619) 649-7942
  10. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    STUDIO
    $1,895+
    1 BED
    $2,105+
    2 BEDS
    $2,695+

    Plaza 1640

    1640 E Plaza Blvd, National City, CA 91950
    (619) 505-1901
  23. Building Photo - The Kimball
    1 BED
    $2,450+
    2 BEDS
    $2,900+
    3 BEDS
    $3,300+

    The Kimball

    1126 E 8th St, National City, CA 91950
  24. Building Photo - Elan Casa Mar
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    2 BEDS
    $2,445

    Elan Casa Mar

    575 D St, Chula Vista, CA 91910
  28. Building Photo - 721 E 22nd St
    3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $5,798
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$5,798
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$5,798

    721 E 22nd St Unit SI ID1465026P

    721 E 22nd St, National City, CA 91950
  29. Building Photo - 1223 J Ave
    5 BEDS, 4 BATHS
    $12,057
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$12,057
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$12,057

    1223 J Ave Unit SI ID1024470P

    1223 J Ave, National City, CA 91950
  34. Building Photo - 5551 Churchward St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $4,935
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,935
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,935

    5551 Churchward St Unit SI ID1465017P

    5551 Churchward St, San Diego, CA 92114
  35. Building Photo - 5551 Churchward St
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $8,594
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$8,594
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$8,594

    5551 Churchward St Unit SI ID1464996P

    5551 Churchward St, San Diego, CA 92114
  36. Building Photo - 3005 E 16th St
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,250
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,250
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,250

    3005 E 16th St

    3005 E 16th St, National City, CA 91950
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  37. Building Photo - 3988 Teak St
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,800

    3988 Teak St

    3988 Teak St, San Diego, CA 92113
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  38. Building Photo - 5305 Santa Margarita St
    4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,090
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,090
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,090

    5305 Santa Margarita St

    5305 Santa Margarita St, San Diego, CA 92114
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  39. Building Photo - 2304 E 14th St
    4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $6,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$6,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$6,900

    2304 E 14th St

    2304 E 14th St, National City, CA 91950
  40. 3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $6,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$6,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$6,900

    723 E 22nd St

    723 E 22nd St, National City, CA 91950
  41. 3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $6,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$6,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$6,900

    721 E 22nd St

    721 E 22nd St, National City, CA 91950
  42. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $4,400+
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $7,900+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,400 - $7,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,400 - $7,900

    5551 Churchward St

    5551 Churchward St, San Diego, CA 92114
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National City, CA Apartments for Rent

National City is the second-oldest city in San Diego County, incorporated in 1887, and it's right in the South Bay region with quick access to Interstate 5 and Interstate 805. If you're searching for apartments for rent in National City, you'll discover a budget-friendly alternative to pricier parts of San Diego County, with typical one-bedroom rents around $1,674 per month. The city covers eight square miles and borders Chula Vista to the south, putting you close to shopping spots like Westfield Plaza Bonita and the Mile of Cars auto mall.

Renting in National City means you've got multiple transportation options, including several bus routes and stations for the Blue Line, Green Line, and Yellow Line trolleys that connect you straight to downtown San Diego and other areas. The city has parks and recreation centers too, like Butterfly Park and the El Toyon Recreation Center with sports facilities and a dog park. Apartment communities here offer everything from cozy studios to roomy multi-bedroom units, ideal for renters who want to stay close to San Diego's job centers without breaking the bank. California State Route 54 provides east-west connections, while the National City Farmers Market on A Avenue and restaurants along National City Boulevard make this an appealing spot for cost-conscious renters.

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Sweetwater High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,290 Students
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Sweetwater High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,290 Students
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San Diego Workforce Innovation High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,722 Students
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Granger Junior High

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Grades 6-8
724 Students
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Granger Junior High School

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Public
Grades 6-8
724 Students
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National City Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
709 Students
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National City Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
709 Students
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Ira Harbison

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
393 Students
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John A. Otis Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
367 Students
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John A. Otis Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
367 Students
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Central Elementary School

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Public
Grades K-5
477 Students
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Central Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
477 Students

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