Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Palm City Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,000 (8 Rentals)

How Many Bedrooms?Done
Select your price rangeDone
Lifestyle Matching SearchDone
By AmenitiesDone
By Community TypeDone
Features and AvailabilityDone
Done

Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Palm City area of San Diego.

close
View Me
Tesoro Grove Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tesoro Grove Apartments

1150 Tesoro Grove WaySan Diego, CA 92154
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
Hawaiian Gardens
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hawaiian Gardens

1031 Imperial Beach BlvdImperial Beach, CA 91932
  • Utilities Included

Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

Wondering how to determine your rental budget? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the 30% rule to hidden fees and effective budgeting strategies.

close
View Me
Quintard Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Quintard Manor

210 Quintard StChula Vista, CA 91911
  • Utilities Included

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Entering the rental market? Learn these simple tips and strategies to avoid common pitfalls and make confident choices. Rent with peace of mind.

close
View Me
The Palomar Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Palomar Apartments

171 Palomar StChula Vista, CA 91911
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
Sund Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sund Apartments

1145 4th AveChula Vista, CA 91911

San Diego's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about San Diego and the best places to live with original content written by our , Local Expert Hayden Goldberg

close
View Me
Rancho Cornado Condos
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rancho Cornado Condos

740-798 Florida StImperial Beach, CA 91932
  • Utilities Included

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Read our practical guide to landlord and tenant rights. Understand protected classes, reasonable accommodations, and legal exceptions to prevent housing discrimination.

Palm City, San Diego, CA Local Guide

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 San Remo Court priced from $1,675. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
San Remo CourtStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,675
Nestor RegencyONE BEDROOM ONE BATH1BR,1BA$1,695
Meadows Of Chula Vista - Senior Apartments1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palm City, CA

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Palm City area is the $2.56 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Summer Brook Apartments: Your Oasis of Comfort and Style in the in the Nestor neighborhood starting from $2,800. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Summer Brook Apartments: Your Oasis of Comfort and Style3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$2.56
Wintergreen3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.92
Hollister Creek Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.43
Villa Napoli ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.61
Casa Solcs2bd1bg2BR,1BA$2.94
Welcome to Pacific Point!Pacific Point Apartments - Ask me how to get 1/...2BR,2BA$2.62
Moss Gardens Apartments2A2BR,1BA$2.87
Orange GlenOG2bd2bb2BR,2BA$2.83
Nestor RegencyONE BEDROOM ONE BATH1BR,1BA$2.49
Royal Village ApartmentsWELCOME HOME! Spacious One bedroom, one bath un...1BR,1BA$3.05

Quick Rent Budget Calculator

How much rent can you afford?

The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.

decorative image of people with a giant lease agreement

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Palm City, San Diego, CA

Ranked #68

Among neighborhoods in San Diego, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

decorative image of woman handing cat to small boy

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Palm City Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Palm City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Palm City Apartment is $1,695 at Nestor Regency.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Palm City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Palm City is starting from $2,195 at Orange Glen.

What is the most affordable Palm City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Palm City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Villa Napoli Apartments and starts from $2,600.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

decorative image for Top 10 Most Affordable Neighborhoods in San Diego: A Local Real Estate Expert Guide article

Top 10 Most Affordable Neighborhoods in San Diego: A Local Real Estate Expert Guide

Written by: Hayden Goldberg

Aloha! I’m Hayden, your local San Diego Realtor and relocation expert with ApartmentHomeLiving.com.

decorative image for Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting article

Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

decorative image for The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters article

The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

decorative image for Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters article

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.