
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Palm City Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,000 (11 Rentals)
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Palm City, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Palm City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Palm City Studio Apartments | $1,595 | $1,595 | $1,595 |
Palm City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,154 | $1,100 | $2,795 |
Palm City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,590 | $2,000 | $3,445 |
Palm City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,254 | $2,600 | $4,900 |
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Cheapest Available Palm City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Palm City area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Moss Gardens Apartments priced from $1,595. Nestor Regency has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable Palm City apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Moss Gardens Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
Nestor Regency | ONE BEDROOM ONE BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
Meadows Of Chula Vista - Senior Apartments | 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
Burkhart Apartments | One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Orange Glen | OG1bd1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palm City, CA
As of April 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Palm City area is the $2.68 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Laundry in Unit Model at Valley Breeze Apartments in the in the Nestor neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Palm City apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Wintergreen starting at $3,070 with a $2.92 price per square foot in the Nestor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Palm City apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Valley Breeze Apartments | 3 Bedroom Laundry in Unit | 3BR,2BA | $2.68 |
Wintergreen | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.92 |
Hollister Creek Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.43 |
Villa Napoli Apartments | Two Bed Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.61 |
Summer Brook Apartments: Your Oasis of Comfort and Style | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.45 |
Mar at Grove | Coast | 2BR,2BA | $2.99 |
Welcome to Pacific Point! | Pacific Point Apartments - Ask me how to get 1/... | 2BR,2BA | $2.62 |
San Remo Court | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.62 |
Nestor Regency | ONE BEDROOM ONE BATH | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
Royal Village Apartments | WELCOME HOME! Spacious One bedroom, one bath un... | 1BR,1BA | $3.05 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePalm City, San Diego, CA
Ranked #70
Among neighborhoods in San Diego, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Palm City, San Diego, CA
Montgomery Senior High
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States, including San Diego. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, apartment complexes for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the Palm City Neighborhood in San Diego, CA
Walk Score®
60 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
50 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
53 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Palm City Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Palm City?
The cheapest apartment in Palm City is Nestor Regency which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in Palm City costs $3,070.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Palm City?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Palm City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Palm City?
Cheap apartments in Palm City have an average cost of $310 which is $2,760 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Palm City.
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