Average Rent in National City, CA

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Current Versus Historical National City, CA Rents

National City rentals average $1,695 for a studio rental to $0 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,523, or roughly $3 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in March 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $227 (-11.81%) year-over-year from $1,924 to $1,697. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $78 (4.51%) year-over-year from $1,718 to $1,795. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $182 (7.54%) year-over-year from $2,413 to $2,595. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $153 (4.59%) year-over-year from $3,342 to $3,495. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $230 (6.50%) year-over-year from $3,533 to $3,763. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 27.69% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.40% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.71% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.31% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.33% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Mar 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $3.08 $1,697 $1,924 (-11.81%) $1,242 (36.60%)
1 BR $3.70 $1,795 $1,718 (4.51%) $1,404 (27.83%)
2 BR $2.83 $2,595 $2,413 (7.54%) $1,864 (39.22%)
3 BR $3.05 $3,495 $3,342 (4.59%) $2,467 (41.69%)

Historical Rents in National City, CA

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1 Bed
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3 Bed
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Top Cities Near National City

There are a total of 4 cities nearby National City. The average rent in National City is currently $2,773 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that La Mesa, CA, with an average rent of $2,295, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near National City, CA is Coronado, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $7,000 per month.

Let's compare National City, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in National City, CA is 5.01% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 12.48% more affordable. Two bedrooms in National City, CA are about 1.81% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 14.41% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 4 cities near National City, CA in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
La Mesa, CA $1,760 $1,925 $2,495 $2,295
Chula Vista, CA $1,654 $2,000 $2,595 $2,595
Imperial Beach, CA $1,800 $2,100 $2,698 $2,950
Coronado, CA $6,250 $6,000 $7,500 $7,000

Top Neighborhoods Near National City

There are a total of 3 neighborhoods in or near National City. Some of these neighborhoods include North Park, Imperial Beach, and East Village. We've included all of these top 3 neighborhoods in or near National City, CA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 3 neighborhoods in or near National City, CA is currently around $2,950 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,950. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than National City's average rent, which is only $2,523. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near National City, North Park has the most affordable average rent at $2,350 per month. Whereas, at $3,087 average rent per month, East Village is the most expensive neighborhood in or near National City. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
North Park, San Diego, CA $1,800 $2,025 $2,750 $2,350
Imperial Beach, CA $1,800 $2,100 $2,698 $2,950
East Village, San Diego, CA $2,389 $2,923 $3,950 $3,087

Top Counties Near National City

There are a total of 3 counties located by National City, CA.

We've listed the top 0 counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All

Top Zipcodes Near National City

There are a total of 8 zipcodes in or near National City, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,925. A total of 3 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 92105, San Diego, CA at $1,895 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $7,000 per month is 92118, Coronado, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,786. That's at least $5 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near National City, CA is $2,063 per month. Or in other words, $4 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,746 per month. Which comes out to $3 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 8 zipcodes in National City, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
92118, Coronado, CA $6,250 $6,000 $7,500 $7,000
92105, San Diego, CA $1,499 $1,795 $2,195 $1,895
92104, San Diego, CA $1,695 $2,025 $2,795 $2,395
92115, San Diego, CA $1,388 $1,845 $2,500 $2,900
92101, San Diego, CA $2,389 $2,923 $4,500 $3,555
91932, Imperial Beach, CA $1,800 $2,100 $2,698 $2,950
92116, San Diego, CA $1,773 $1,995 $2,595 $2,195
92103, San Diego, CA $2,640 $2,987 $6,010 $4,044

Frequently Asked Questions - National City Average Rents

What is the average rent price in National City, CA?
The average monthly rental price for National City, CA apartments for rent is approximately $2,523. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do National City, CA rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in National City, CA.
How much is a studio apartment in National City, CA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,695 and an average price per square feet of $3.08. There are a total of 3 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in National City.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in National City, CA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,823 and an average price per square feet of $3.70. There are a total of 8 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in National City.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in National City, CA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,695 and an average price per square feet of $2.83. There are a total of 17 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in National City.
How have rent prices in National City, CA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in National City, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.12%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in National City, CA?
A reasonable rent price in National City, CA is around $2,018/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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