Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Palm City Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,000 (11 Rentals)
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Moss Gardens Apartments
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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 | $2,126 | $1,790 | $2,600 |
Palm City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,667 | $2,195 | $3,445 |
Palm City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,169 | $2,580 | $4,500 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Palm City Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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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 $1,790. 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 | $1,790 |
Meadows Of Chula Vista - Senior Apartments | 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
Burkhart Apartments | One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Costa Fina | Fina1b1b | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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635 13th St | 635 13th St | 2BR,3BA | $2.70 |
Valley Breeze Apartments | 3 Bedroom Laundry in Unit | 3BR,2BA | $2.72 |
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 |
Alderwood | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.91 |
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 | $2.74 |
Nestor Regency | ONE BEDROOM ONE BATH | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
Casa Sol | cs1bd1ba | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePalm City, San Diego, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Palm City, San Diego, CA
Montgomery Senior High
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Best Local Schools in Palm City, San Diego, CA
Montgomery Senior High
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 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.
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