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

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Tesoro Grove Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tesoro Grove Apartments

1150 Tesoro Grove WaySan Diego, CA 92154
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Coronado Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Coronado Manor

1560 Coronado AveSan Diego, CA 92154
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Hawaiian Gardens
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hawaiian Gardens

1031 Imperial Beach BlvdImperial Beach, CA 91932
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Quintard Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Quintard Manor

210 Quintard StChula Vista, CA 91911
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The Palomar Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Palomar Apartments

171 Palomar StChula Vista, CA 91911
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Sund Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sund Apartments

1145 4th AveChula Vista, CA 91911
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Rancho Cornado Condos
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rancho Cornado Condos

740-798 Florida StImperial Beach, CA 91932
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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 Moss Gardens Apartments priced from $1,595. Nestor Regency has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,790. Here are the most affordable Palm City apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Moss Gardens ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Nestor RegencyONE BEDROOM ONE BATH1BR,1BA$1,790
Meadows Of Chula Vista - Senior Apartments1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$1,795
Burkhart ApartmentsOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1,800
Costa FinaFina1b1b1BR,1BA$1,845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palm City, CA

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Palm City area is the $2.70 price per square foot 635 13th St Model at 635 13th St in the in the Egger Highlands neighborhood starting from $3,245. The second greatest value Palm City apartment is the 3 Bedroom Laundry in Unit Model at Valley Breeze Apartments starting at $3,150 with a $2.72 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.
635 13th St635 13th St2BR,3BA$2.70
Valley Breeze Apartments3 Bedroom Laundry in Unit3BR,2BA$2.72
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
Alderwood2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.91
Welcome to Pacific Point!Pacific Point Apartments - Ask me how to get 1/...2BR,2BA$2.62
San Remo Court2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.74
Nestor RegencyONE BEDROOM ONE BATH1BR,1BA$2.63
Casa Solcs1bd1ba1BR,1BA$2.85

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Palm City, San Diego, CA

Ranked #82

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Palm City Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Palm City?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Palm City is under $1,955.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Palm City?

The cheapest apartment in Palm City is Moss Gardens Apartments which is listed at $1,790, while the average apartment in Palm City costs $3,085.

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 24 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 $269 which is $2,816 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Palm City.

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.

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