Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Palisade Gardens Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $500 (54 Rentals)

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Casa De Lago
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Casa De Lago

4145 Iowa StSan Diego, CA 92104
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Indiana Palms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Indiana Palms

3621 Indiana StSan Diego, CA 92103
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4576-4580 32nd St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4576-4580 32nd St

4576-4580 32nd StSan Diego, CA 92116
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Aldea at Hamilton
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aldea at Hamilton

3962 Hamilton StSan Diego, CA 92104
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Santa Fe Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Santa Fe Manor

3835 Swift AveSan Diego, CA 92104
Senior Living
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3070 Landis St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3070 Landis St

3070 Landis StSan Diego, CA 92104
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3829 Georgia St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3829 Georgia St

3829 Georgia StSan Diego, CA 92103
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4424 Mississippi St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4424 Mississippi St

4424 Mississippi StSan Diego, CA 92116
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Texas Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Texas Street

4118 Texas StSan Diego, CA 92104
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Las Palmas
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Las Palmas

3864 35th StSan Diego, CA 92104
Corporate Housing
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Washington Crossing
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Crossing

1445 Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Summit on Georgia
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summit on Georgia

4070 Georgia StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Harvey Hillcrest
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harvey Hillcrest

1661 Harvey Milk StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Kalos Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kalos Apartments

3783-3825 Florida StSan Diego, CA 92104
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Arbor Terrace
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Terrace

3701 Florida StSan Diego, CA 92104
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4074 Swift Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4074 Swift Ave

4074 Swift AveSan Diego, CA 92104
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Cypress Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress Terrace

2030-2032 Cypress AveSan Diego, CA 92104
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Palisade Gardens, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Palisade Gardens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Palisade Gardens area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Residences at 3954 Kansas priced from $1,292. The Theater Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Palisade Gardens apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Residences at 3954 KansasOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,292
The Theater ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
The Marquis at HillcrestThe UniversityStudio,1BA$1,600
Harvey Hillcrest308/408Studio,1BA$1,675
North Park PropertiesSenior 55+1BR,1BA$1,758
North Park 55+ Apartments1x1 - Only 55+1BR,1BA$1,898
Canyonwood Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,995
Parkline North ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palisade Gardens, CA

As of November 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Palisade Gardens area is the $3.56 price per square foot Eitol404 Model at Eitol Towers in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $4,275. The second greatest value Palisade Gardens apartment is the 3819 Wilson Ave Model at 3819 Wilson Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,050 with a $2.05 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Palisade Gardens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Eitol TowersEitol4042BR,2.5BA$3.56
3819 Wilson Ave, Unit 13819 Wilson Ave2BR,1BA$2.05
Park DiplomatTwo Bedrooms - One & Half Bathrooms2BR,1.5BA$3.28
Villa Marquette2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.24
3967 Illinois St1 Bedroom #91BR,1BA$2.87
The Residences at 3954 KansasOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.72
4435 35th St, Unit 4435 35th Street4435 35th St2BR,1BA$3.57
The Abington1x11BR,1BA$3.58
4432 Utah St, Unit 4432 Utah St.4432 Utah St1BR,1BA$3.49
4440 Utah St, Unit 4440 Utah4440 Utah St1BR,1BA$3.49

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Palisade Gardens, San Diego, CA

Ranked #21

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Palisade Gardens, San Diego, and the greater San Diego area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Palisade Gardens Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Palisade Gardens?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Palisade Gardens is under $1,995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Palisade Gardens?

The cheapest apartment in Palisade Gardens is The Residences at 3954 Kansas which is listed at $1,292, while the average apartment in Palisade Gardens costs $4,150.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Palisade Gardens?

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 21 regular apartments in Palisade Gardens 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 Palisade Gardens?

Cheap apartments in Palisade Gardens have an average cost of $716 which is $3,434 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Palisade Gardens.

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