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Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in National City, CA

280 Rentals
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  3. Discounts
    Discounts
    1 BED
    $1,817+
    2 BEDS
    $2,299+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,805 - $2,517
    Required Monthly Fees$12
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,817 - $2,529

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    6670 Doriana St, San Diego, CA 92139
    (619) 333-7565
  4. Good Value
    STUDIO
    $1,975+
    1 BED
    $2,124+
    2 BEDS
    $2,721+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,955 - $3,208
    Required Monthly Fees$20
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,975 - $3,228

    Point Bonita

    250 Bonita Glen Dr, Chula Vista, CA 91910
    (619) 650-6584
  5. Building Photo - Parco
    Exceptional Value
    STUDIO
    $2,050+
    1 BED
    $1,395+
    2 BEDS
    $3,085+

    Parco

    800 B Ave, National City, CA 91950
    (619) 374-9693
  10. Building Photo - The Plaza
    Exceptional Value
    1 BED
    $1,755+
    2 BEDS
    $2,355+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,750 - $2,354
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,755 - $2,355

    The Plaza

    1438-1448 E 8th St, National City, CA 91950
    (619) 649-7942
  11. 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
  24. Building Photo - The Kimball
    1 BED
    $2,450+
    2 BEDS
    $2,900+
    3 BEDS
    $3,600+

    The Kimball

    1126 E 8th St, National City, CA 91950
  26. Exceptional Value
    STUDIO
    $1,495+
    1 BED
    $1,750+

    Vista Shores

    710 E St, Chula Vista, CA 91910
  32. Building Photo - 2304 E 14th St
    4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $6,148
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$6,148
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$6,148

    2304 E 14th St Unit SI ID1464994P

    2304 E 14th St, National City, CA 91950
  34. Building Photo - 6434 Bullock Dr
    4 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $7,991
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$7,991
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$7,991

    6434 Bullock Dr Unit SI ID1465019P

    6434 Bullock Dr, San Diego, CA 92114
  35. Building Photo - 6168 Cumberland St
    4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $17,319
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$17,319
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$17,319

    6168 Cumberland St Unit SI ID1471805P

    6168 Cumberland St, San Diego, CA 92139
  36. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $7,353
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$7,353
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$7,353

    5551 Churchward St Unit SI ID1464996P

    5551 Churchward St, San Diego, CA 92114
  38. Building Photo - 5307 Santa Margarita St
    4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,590
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,590
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,590

    5307 Santa Margarita St

    5307 Santa Margarita St, San Diego, CA 92114
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  39. Building Photo - 124 E 7th St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $3,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,300

    124 E 7th St

    124 E 7th St, National City, CA 91950
  40. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,800

    2940 E 8th St

    2940 E 8th St, National City, CA 91950
  42. Building Photo - 114 E 5th St
    Discounts
    Discounts
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,900

    114 E 5th St

    114 E 5th St, National City, CA 91950
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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

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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

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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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