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Apartments for Rent in National City, CA with Washer & Dryer

196 Rentals
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  3. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    |
    STUDIO
    $2,150+
    1 BED
    $2,599+
    2 BEDS
    $3,099+

    The Commodore

    200 E 31st St, National City, CA 91950
    (858) 239-1925
  5. Good Value
    STUDIO
    $1,979+
    1 BED
    $1,953+
    2 BEDS
    $2,668+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,933 - $3,145
    Required Monthly Fees$20
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,953 - $3,165

    Point Bonita

    250 Bonita Glen Dr, Chula Vista, CA 91910
    (619) 650-6584
  7. Building Photo - Parco
    Exceptional Value
    STUDIO
    $1,860+
    1 BED
    $1,415+
    2 BEDS
    $3,080+

    Parco

    800 B Ave, National City, CA 91950
    (619) 374-9693
  8. Building Photo - Vista Palmera
    2 BEDS
    $3,095
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,095
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,095

    Vista Palmera

    310-340 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950
    (619) 289-9325
  9. Building Photo - Talas Apartments
    1 BED
    $2,450+
    2 BEDS
    $2,995+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,450 - $3,095
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,450 - $3,095

    Talas Apartments

    2114 E 7th St, National City, CA 91950
    (619) 649-9486
  13. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    STUDIO
    $1,895+
    1 BED
    $2,195+
    2 BEDS
    $2,695+

    Plaza 1640

    1640 E Plaza Blvd, National City, CA 91950
    (619) 505-1901
  19. Building Photo - The Kimball
    1 BED
    $2,450+
    2 BEDS
    $2,900+
    3 BEDS
    $3,695+

    The Kimball

    1126 E 8th St, National City, CA 91950
  20. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    2 BEDS
    $2,595+
    3 BEDS
    $3,250+

    Plaza Del Rey

    900 E 12th St, National City, CA 91950
  27. Building Photo - 5551 Churchward St
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $7,948
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$7,948
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$7,948

    5551 Churchward St Unit SI ID1464996P

    5551 Churchward St, San Diego, CA 92114
  29. Building Photo - 5551 Churchward St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $5,324
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$5,324
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$5,324

    5551 Churchward St Unit SI ID1465017P

    5551 Churchward St, San Diego, CA 92114
  31. 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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  32. Building Photo - 721 E 22nd St
    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
  33. Building Photo - 723 E 22nd St
    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
  34. 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
  35. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,900

    26 E 2nd St Unit 28

    26 E 2nd St, National City, CA 91950
  36. 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
  37. The perfect parking solution—spacious & hassle-free parking for up to four cars - 6434 Bullock Dr
    4 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $8,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$8,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$8,900

    6434 Bullock Dr

    6434 Bullock Dr, San Diego, CA 92114
  38. Building Photo - 714 Anchor Ct
    4 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS
    $4,450
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,450
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,450

    714 Anchor Ct

    714 Anchor Ct, Chula Vista, CA 91910
  42. Building Photo - 340 5th Ave
    Discounts
    Discounts
    2 BEDS
    $2,495

    340 5th Ave

    340 5th Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910
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National City at a Glance

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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 School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,290 Students
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Sweetwater High

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 School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
724 Students
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Granger Junior High

Public Middle School

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 School

Public Elementary School

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

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
367 Students
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Central Elementary School

Public Elementary School

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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