Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Palm City Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,000 (8 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 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,156 | $1,695 | $2,795 |
Palm City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,669 | $2,195 | $3,500 |
Palm City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,302 | $2,600 | $4,900 |
Palm City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,950 | $3,950 | $3,950 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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San Remo Court | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,675 |
Nestor Regency | ONE BEDROOM ONE BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
Meadows Of Chula Vista - Senior Apartments | 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Summer Brook Apartments: Your Oasis of Comfort and Style | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $2.56 |
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 |
Casa Sol | cs2bd1bg | 2BR,1BA | $2.94 |
Welcome to Pacific Point! | Pacific Point Apartments - Ask me how to get 1/... | 2BR,2BA | $2.62 |
Moss Gardens Apartments | 2A | 2BR,1BA | $2.87 |
Orange Glen | OG2bd2bb | 2BR,2BA | $2.83 |
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
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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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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?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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.
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