Apartments for Rent in the Palm City Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (574 Rentals)

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Ocean Breeze
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$2,131 - $3,076

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Ocean Breeze

561 W San Ysidro BlvdSan Diego, CA 92173
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property at 1979 Avenida Del Mexico
$2,600

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Base Rent$2,600

Total Monthly Price$2,600
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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1979 Avenida Del Mexico, Unit 126

1979 Avenida Del Mexico
San DiegoCA92154
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property at 857 16th St
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 15
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857 16th St

San DiegoCA92154
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property at 1784 Elm Ave
$4,400
4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Rentals
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1784 Elm Ave
San DiegoCA92154
property at 2330 Grove Ave
$2,100 - $2,145
1 Bedroom Rentals
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2330 Grove Ave

San DiegoCA92154

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property at 1736-40 Dahlia Ave
$2,195 - $2,895
1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
Available Sep 11
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1736-40 Dahlia Ave

San DiegoCA92154
property at 1042 15th St
$1,950 - $2,300
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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1042 15th St

San DiegoCA92154
property at 1041 Sea Glass Wy
$3,800
3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent
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1041 Sea Glass Wy

San DiegoCA92154

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property at 1622 Neptune Ave
$2,000
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1622 Neptune Ave

San DiegoCA92154
property at 1536 Smythe Ave
$3,200
3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1536 Smythe Ave

San DiegoCA92173

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Vista Lane
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$2,204

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 27

Vista Lane

1440-1450 2nd AveChula Vista, CA 91911
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Palmera
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$2,041 - $2,848

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Palmera

1225 BroadwayChula Vista, CA 91911
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for San Diego, California. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, apartment complexes for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

Renting with children? this part of town ranks as a leading residential neighborhood for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. This includes features like parks, playgrounds, extra living spaces, features for pets, recreation and A/V rooms, trails, and great education.

Outdoors Rating

Are you somebody that needs to live with access to parks and green spaces? this residential area is a highly-rated neighborhood for access to parks and greenspace, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

Palm City has come to be amongst the finest higher-end neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like racquetball and tennis courts, luxury pools, maid services, gardens, nearby parks, and amenities like granite countertops, range hoods, and high-end appliances. Luxury communities also often offer wood-burning fireplaces, raquetball courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

Are there pets in your life? this area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Palm City

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Palm City area of San Diego, CA?

As of today, September 09, 2026, there are currently 574 available Palm City apartments priced from $1,455 to $5,266, with an average monthly rent of $2,418.

How much are Studio apartments in Palm City?

There are currently 160 Studio Apartments in Palm City with rent ranges from $1,455 to $1,995 with an average price of $1,788.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Palm City Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Palm City ranges from $1,550 to $2,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,083.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Palm City cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Palm City range from $1,850 to $3,370. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,605.

How expensive are Palm City Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 117 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Palm City on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,034 to $5,266 - averaging $3,015 for the location.

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