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Apartments under $1,900 for Rent in National City, CA

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  1. Building Photo - View Apartments
    1 BED
    $1,696
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,691 - $1,936
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Total Monthly Price$1,696 - $1,941

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    6670 Doriana St, San Diego, CA 92139
    (619) 333-7565
  7. Building Photo - The Plaza
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    1 BED
    $1,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,795 - $1,879
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,800 - $1,880

    The Plaza

    1438-1448 E 8th St, National City, CA 91950
    (619) 649-7942
  28. Building Photo - 170 Garrett Ave
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,695
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,695
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,695

    170 Garrett Ave

    170 Garrett Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910
  31. Building Photo - 3593 Dalbergia St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,500

    3593 Dalbergia St Unit D

    3593 Dalbergia St, San Diego, CA 92113
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  32. Building Photo - 208 D Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,600

    208 D Ave

    208 D Ave, National City, CA 91950
  37. STUDIO
    $1,769

    LIV @ Siesta

    1815 La Siesta Way, National City, CA 91950
  41. STUDIO
    $1,899

    BC Nordica

    4142-4158 Nordica Ave, San Diego, CA 92113
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National City at a Glance

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$1,670
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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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San Diego Workforce Innovation High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,722 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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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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Central Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
477 Students
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Las Palmas

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
458 Students
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El Toyon Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
381 Students

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National City Apartments for Rent in Your Budget

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