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One Bedroom Apartments for Rent in National City, CA

146 Rentals
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  4. 1 BED
    $1,736
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,724 - $1,939
    Required Monthly Fees$12
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,736 - $1,951

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    6670 Doriana St, San Diego, CA 92139
    (619) 333-7565
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    1 BED
    $2,219
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,199 - $2,957
    Required Monthly Fees$20
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,219 - $2,977

    Point Bonita

    250 Bonita Glen Dr, Chula Vista, CA 91910
    (619) 650-6584
  7. Building Photo - Euclid Apartments | National City
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    1 BED
    $2,105
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,105 - $2,495
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,105 - $2,495

    Euclid Apartments | National City

    2542-2546 Ridgeway Dr, National City, CA 91950
    (619) 458-3354
  15. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    1 BED
    $1,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,795 - $1,900
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Total Monthly Price$1,800 - $1,905

    The Plaza

    1438-1448 E 8th St, National City, CA 91950
    (619) 649-7942
  16. 1 BED
    $2,395
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,395
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,395

    Talas Apartments

    2114 E 7th St, National City, CA 91950
    (619) 289-9325
  33. Building Photo - The Kimball
    1 BED
    $2,450

    The Kimball

    1126 E 8th St, National City, CA 91950
  36. Building Photo - 5551 Churchward St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $3,690
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,690
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,690

    5551 Churchward St Unit SI ID1465017P

    5551 Churchward St, San Diego, CA 92114
  40. Building Photo - 320 J Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,200

    320 J Ave Unit 92

    320 J Ave, National City, CA 91950
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  41. Building Photo - 695 Sea Vale St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,150
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,150
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,150

    695 Sea Vale St Unit 102

    695 Sea Vale St, Chula Vista, CA 91910
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  42. Building Photo - 110 N 2nd Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,200

    110 N 2nd Ave Unit 55

    110 N 2nd Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910
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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 School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
724 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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Central Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
477 Students
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Central Elementary School

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Public
Grades K-5
477 Students
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Las Palmas

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Public
Grades K-5
458 Students

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