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The Commodore Apartments Gallery 1

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The Commodore Apartments (opens in new tab)

240 East 31st Street, National City, CA 91950

$2,150+/moTotal price12-mo lease

14 units available

Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed

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Union Tower Gallery 1

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Union Tower (opens in new tab)

2312 F Avenue, National City, CA 91950

124 Laurel Ave Gallery 1

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940 Arcadia Pl Units A-E Gallery 1

2 BEDROOMS 1 BATH APARTMENT IN NATIONAL CITY Gallery 1

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North National City 2 bedroom Home with large private yard and parking Gallery 1

2111 Melrose St Gallery 1

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2111 Melrose St

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Amenities

Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, Stainless steel + more

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12th Street Lofts Gallery 1

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12th Street Lofts (opens in new tab)

45 East 12th Street, National City, CA 91950

$2,600+/moTotal price1-mo lease

2 units available

2 bed

Amenities

In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more

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Bayview Tower Gallery 1

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Bayview Tower (opens in new tab)

801 National City Boulevard, National City, CA 91950

$1,795/moFees may apply12-mo lease

4 units available

1 bed

Amenities

On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Pet friendly, Parking, Recently renovated + more

14 on Harding Gallery 1

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1924 Harding Avenue, National City, CA 91950

$2,995/moFees may apply12-mo lease

1 unit available

2 bed

Amenities

In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, and Air conditioning

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Harborview Apartments Gallery 1

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Harborview Apartments (opens in new tab)

819 D Avenue #412, National City, CA 91950

$2,695/moFees may apply12-mo lease

2 units available

1 bed • 2 bed

Amenities

In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, Parking + more

$1,908/moFees may apply12-mo lease

1 unit available

1 bed

124 Laurel Ave (opens in new tab)

124 Laurel Avenue, National City, CA 91950

$2,225/moFees may apply12-mo lease

1 unit available

2 bed

Amenities

On-site laundry, Parking, Recently renovated, Range, and Refrigerator

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940 Arcadia Pl Units A-E (opens in new tab)

940 Arcadia Place, National City, CA 91950

$1,695/moFees may apply12-mo lease

1 unit available

1 bed

Amenities

Recently renovated, Ceiling fan, Range, Oven, and Refrigerator

2 BEDROOMS 1 BATH APARTMENT IN NATIONAL CITY (opens in new tab)

2228 I Avenue, National City, CA 91950

$2,095/moFees may apply12-mo lease

1 unit available

2 bed

Amenities

Parking, Range, and Refrigerator

112 Laurel Ave Gallery 1

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112 Laurel Ave (opens in new tab)

112 Laurel Avenue, National City, CA 91950

$2,600/moFees may apply12-mo lease

1 unit available

3 bed

Amenities

On-site laundry, Hardwood floors, Parking, Recently renovated, Stainless steel, Extra storage + more

Remodeled Modern 3 Bed/2 Bath National City-Move in Promotion! Gallery 1

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Remodeled Modern 3 Bed/2 Bath National City-Move in Promotion! (opens in new tab)

1827 C Avenue, National City, CA 91950

$2,925/moFees may apply12-mo lease

1 unit available

3 bed

Amenities

In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, All utils included, Garage + more

Remodeled Modern 3 Bed/2 Bath National City-Move in Promotion! Gallery 1

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Remodeled Modern 3 Bed/2 Bath National City-Move in Promotion! (opens in new tab)

1831 C Avenue, National City, CA 91950

$2,925/moFees may apply12-mo lease

1 unit available

3 bed

Amenities

In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, All utils included, Garage + more

1609 Grove Street Unit B Gallery 1

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1609 Grove Street Unit B (opens in new tab)

1609 Grove Street, National City, CA 91950

$4,350/moFees may apply12-mo lease

1 unit available

4 bed

Amenities

W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, Garage, Recently renovated, Air conditioning + more

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North National City 2 bedroom Home with large private yard and parking (opens in new tab)

343 East 1st Street, National City, CA 91950

$2,495/moFees may apply12-mo lease

1 unit available

2 bed

Amenities

W/D hookup, Pet friendly, and Parking

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2111 Melrose Street, National City, CA 91950

$3,975/moFees may apply12-mo lease

1 unit available

4 bed

Amenities

Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, Garage, and Concierge

1702 East 7th Street Gallery 1

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1702 East 7th Street (opens in new tab)

1702 East 7th Street, National City, CA 91950

$2,600/moFees may apply12-mo lease

1 unit available

2 bed

Amenities

In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, and Recently renovated

Average rent in National City, California

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in National City is $2,203+, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $3,070+. Rent rates updated 3 days ago

Studio: $2,173+
Prices trending up
1 Bed: $2,203+
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2 Beds: $3,070+
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3+ Beds: $2,925+
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* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List that don’t include fees

Luxury apartments

Top units for an elevated lifestyle.

1609 Grove Street Unit B B

4 Beds • 5 Baths • 2900 sqft

Base monthly rent

$4,350+

Available

Now

2111 Melrose St 4 Bed

4 Beds • 2 Baths • 1200 sqft

Base monthly rent

$3,975+

Available

Sep 21

14 on Harding 205

2 Beds • 2 Baths • 1088 sqft

Base monthly rent

$2,995+

Available

Now

Remodeled Modern 3 Bed/2 Bath National City-Move in Promotion! 1831

3 Beds • 2 Baths • 947 sqft

Base monthly rent

$2,925+

Available

Now

Remodeled Modern 3 Bed/2 Bath National City-Move in Promotion! 1827

3 Beds • 2 Baths • 947 sqft

Base monthly rent

$2,925+

Available

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Best market deals

These units are the best deal in town.

940 Arcadia Pl Units A-E 940 Arcadia Pl Unit C

1 Bed • 1 Bath

Base monthly rent

$1,695+

Available

Now

Bayview Tower 0605

1 Bed • 1 Bath • 500 sqft

Base monthly rent

$1,795+

Available

Now

Union Tower 1 Bed

1 Bed • 1 Bath

Base monthly rent

$1,908+

Available

Now

2 BEDROOMS 1 BATH APARTMENT IN NATIONAL CITY 2 Beds, 1 Bath, $2095

2 Beds • 1 Bath

Base monthly rent

$2,095+

Available

Now

The Commodore Apartments F101

Studio • 1 Bath • 493 sqft

Total monthly rent

$2,150

Available

Now

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