Long-term Rental Rates — August 2026 · ZIPs: 91950
Local market data by Crestmont Realty
As of August 2026, rental prices in National City, CA range from $1,729 to $5,569 per month depending on property type and bedroom count.
The largest year-over-year decrease was in single-family 1BR units, with rents falling by -12.97%.
For three-bedroom units, single-family homes rent for $3,580, which is higher than both apartments at $3,212 and condos/townhomes at $3,465.
What are the current lowest and highest rents found in National City, CA across all property types?
As of August 2026, National City, CA rents range from $1,729 for a 1BR apartment to $5,569 for a 4BR apartment.
Which segment experienced the biggest annual rent decrease in National City, CA, and is this trend seen broadly?
The largest year-over-year decrease occurred in single-family 1BR units, declining -12.97% in August 2026, and the trend is broadly observed as all single-family bedroom rents fell YoY.
Are rents trending upward or downward across the National City, CA rental market in August 2026?
Rents are mostly trending downward in National City, CA, with year-over-year declines in nearly all apartment, condo/townhome, and single-family segments except for 3BR single-family homes (up 1.26%) and 4BR apartments (up 3.65%).
What is the highest rent for any property and bedroom combination in National City, CA in August 2026?
The highest median rent is found in 4BR apartments at $5,569 per month in National City, CA as of August 2026.
National City, CA
August 2026
91950
Long-term Rental Rates
Apartment
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$1,643 – $1,816
-4.39%
-4.19%
2-Bedroom
$2,332 – $2,577
-3.61%
-1.42%
3-Bedroom
$3,045 – $3,379
1.85%
-3.43%
4-Bedroom
$5,335 – $5,803
1.25%
3.65%
Condo/Townhome
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$1,744 – $1,860
-0.95%
-4.61%
2-Bedroom
$2,481 – $2,671
-2.15%
-3.56%
3-Bedroom
$3,337 – $3,593
-0.78%
-3.62%
4-Bedroom
$4,925 – $5,283
0.21%
-0.97%
Single-Family
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$1,837 – $1,990
0.12%
-12.97%
2-Bedroom
$2,370 – $2,646
-3.95%
-9.42%
3-Bedroom
$3,454 – $3,705
13.29%
1.26%
4-Bedroom
$3,950 – $4,237
4.83%
0.03%
Data updated: September 22, 2026
National City Rental Trends
In the National City (91950) rental market, 4-bedroom apartments experienced the largest monthly rent growth, increasing 2.19% to $5,500. This segment continues to trend upward year-over-year, with a 3% rise, making it a notable performer among multifamily offerings in National City (91950).
The 3-bedroom single-family segment in National City (91950) saw rents decline 3.16% month-over-month to $3,160 and drop 8.31% over the past year. Compared to 3BR apartments at $3,154, pricing for both segments is nearly identical despite the property type difference.
Based on National City (91950) rental trends, 2-bedroom condos closed July at $2,633, trailing 2BR apartments by $86. Apartment rents fell 1.14% month-over-month, while condos slipped 1.59% year-over-year, illustrating softer performance for attached units versus multifamily apartments in this category.
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