As of April 2026, rental prices in National City, CA range from $1,786 to $5,268 per month depending on property type and bedroom count.
The largest year-over-year change was a -9.78% decrease for 4BR condo/townhome rentals in National City, CA.
For 2BR units, apartments rent for $2,699, condos/townhomes for $2,654, and single-family homes for $2,497.
What is the rent range in National City, CA for April 2026?
In April 2026, rents in National City, CA range from $1,786 for a 1BR apartment up to $5,268 for a 4BR apartment.
Which segment had the biggest year-over-year rent decrease in National City, CA, and is it broad or focused in one bedroom type?
The 4BR condo/townhome segment in National City, CA had the largest year-over-year decrease at -9.78% in April 2026, with other condo/townhome bedrooms experiencing smaller changes or slight increases, so the decline is focused in the 4BR category.
How did rents change overall in National City, CA by property and bedroom type as of April 2026?
As of April 2026, National City, CA rents saw year-over-year increases for 1BR and 2BR apartments (2.17% and 8.33%), decreases for single-family 1BR and 2BR (-7.52% and -7.17%), and a -9.78% decline for 4BR condo/townhomes, showing specific segments rising and others declining.
What is the most expensive property and bedroom combination in National City, CA for April 2026?
The highest median rent in National City, CA for April 2026 is $5,268 for a 4BR apartment.
National City, CA
April 2026
91950
Long-term Rental Rates
Apartment
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$1,714 – $1,857
-3.07%
2.17%
2-Bedroom
$2,550 – $2,847
2.68%
8.33%
3-Bedroom
$3,041 – $3,275
-0.65%
-4.65%
4-Bedroom
$5,084 – $5,452
-0.13%
2.15%
Condo/Townhome
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$1,824 – $1,918
0.43%
-2.20%
2-Bedroom
$2,575 – $2,734
2.88%
2.28%
3-Bedroom
$3,430 – $3,679
1.32%
0.12%
4-Bedroom
$4,333 – $4,742
0.52%
-9.78%
Single-Family
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$1,940 – $2,081
2.91%
-7.52%
2-Bedroom
$2,410 – $2,584
-1.91%
-7.17%
3-Bedroom
$3,175 – $3,419
-1.91%
-4.91%
4-Bedroom
$3,879 – $4,160
-1.56%
1.32%
Data updated: May 19, 2026
In the National City (91950) rental market, 2-bedroom apartments rose 8.33% year-over-year to a median rent of $2,699. A month-over-month jump of 2.68% also signals ongoing upward movement in this segment as of April 2026.
For 3-bedroom units in National City (91950), condos and townhomes commanded higher rents at $3,554 compared to $3,158 for apartments, a difference of $396. Condos increased 1.32% month-over-month, while apartments fell 0.65% in the same timeframe.
Recent National City (91950) rental trends show 1-bedroom condos climbing 0.43% month-over-month to $1,871. Despite this rise, the year-over-year figure slipped by 2.2%, indicating some softening in annual performance for this segment.
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