As of September 2026, rental prices in National City (91950), in the San Diego metro area, range from $1,800 to $5,504 per month depending on property type and bedroom count.
The largest year-over-year decline was in single-family 1-bedroom units, which dropped by -13.75% from September 2025 to September 2026.
For 2-bedroom rentals, condos/townhomes have a median rent of $2,559 while apartments are at $2,544.
What is the range of rental prices in National City, California as of September 2026?
Rental prices in National City, CA range from $1,800 for 1-bedroom condos/townhomes up to $5,504 for 4-bedroom apartments as of September 2026.
Which segment saw the biggest annual rent drop in National City, CA, and was this drop broad or limited?
The biggest annual rent drop occurred in single-family 1-bedroom rentals, with a -13.75% year-over-year change, and all single-family bedroom counts also posted negative annual growth but the largest fall was in the 1-bedroom segment.
Are overall rents rising or falling across segments in National City, CA as of September 2026?
Apartment rents mostly increased year-over-year (1BR up 7.39%, 2BR up 0.73%, 4BR up 1.94%), while all condo/townhome and single-family segments recorded negative year-over-year changes.
What is the most expensive rental option in National City, CA as of September 2026?
The most expensive rental option is a 4-bedroom apartment at $5,504 per month in National City, CA as of September 2026.
National City, CA· San Diego metro
September 2026
91950
Long-term Rental Rates
Long-term rental rates for National City (91950), in the San Diego metro area, as of September 2026.
Apartment
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$1,791 – $1,979
8.98%
7.39%
2-Bedroom
$2,429 – $2,658
3.62%
0.73%
3-Bedroom
$2,955 – $3,201
-4.18%
-7.60%
4-Bedroom
$5,311 – $5,697
-1.17%
1.94%
Condo/Townhome
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$1,742 – $1,858
-0.11%
-5.65%
2-Bedroom
$2,464 – $2,654
-0.65%
-5.12%
3-Bedroom
$3,328 – $3,583
-0.27%
-4.72%
4-Bedroom
$4,833 – $5,256
-1.17%
-3.90%
Single-Family
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$1,777 – $1,925
-3.29%
-13.75%
2-Bedroom
$2,406 – $2,607
-0.06%
-7.24%
3-Bedroom
$3,396 – $3,643
-1.67%
0.36%
4-Bedroom
$3,900 – $4,183
-1.26%
-0.38%
Data updated: October 19, 2026
National City Rental Trends · San Diego metro
In the National City (91950) rental market, 1-bedroom apartments dropped by 4.39% month-over-month to a median rent of $1,729. Year-over-year, these units also declined by 4.19%, reflecting ongoing contraction in small apartment pricing within National City (91950).
Median 3-bedroom single-family rents in National City (91950) soared by 13.29% to $3,580, while 3-bedroom apartments rose only 1.85% to $3,212. This $368 gap highlights a stronger growth trajectory for single-family homes compared to apartments in National City (91950).
During the past year, National City (91950) rental trends show 2-bedroom condos/townhomes fell by 3.56% to a median rent of $2,576. In contrast, 2-bedroom apartments experienced a smaller decrease, sliding 1.42% YoY to $2,455, underscoring deeper softness among condos in National City (91950).
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