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Three Bedroom Apartments for Rent in National City, CA

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  9. 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

    2469 Morningside St

    2469 Morningside St, San Diego, CA 92139
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  10. Building Photo - The Kimball
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    3 BEDS
    $3,750

    The Kimball

    1126 E 8th St, National City, CA 91950
  16. Building Photo - 2040 Earl St
    3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $3,995
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,995
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,995

    2040 Earl St

    2040 Earl St, San Diego, CA 92113
  21. Building Photo - 536 R Ave
    3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $3,590
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,590
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,590

    536 R Ave

    536 R Ave, National City, CA 91950
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  22. Building Photo - 534 R Ave
    3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $3,590
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,590
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,590

    534 R Ave

    534 R Ave, National City, CA 91950
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  23. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,490
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,490
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,490

    1505 F Ave

    1505 F Ave, National City, CA 91950
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  24. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,700

    1914 Altamont Ct

    1914 Altamont Ct, San Diego, CA 92139
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    3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $3,395
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,395
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,395

    575 E St Unit 575 E Street #18

    575 E St, Chula Vista, CA 91910
  26. 3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $2,800

    209 E 6th St

    209 E 6th St, National City, CA 91950
  34. Building Photo - 2764 Wilma St
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,950

    2764 Wilma St

    2764 Wilma St, National City, CA 91950
  39. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,945

    239 50th St

    239 50th St, San Diego, CA 92102
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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

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

Public High School

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

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Grades 6-8
724 Students
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National City Middle School

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Grades 6-8
709 Students
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Ira Harbison

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

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Grades K-5
367 Students
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Central Elementary School

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Grades K-5
477 Students
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Central Elementary

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Grades K-5
477 Students
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Las Palmas

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Grades K-5
458 Students

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