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Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing
3501 Vista LnSan Diego, CA 92173
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San Remo Court
540 Naples StChula Vista, CA 91911
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm City Studio Apartments | $1,552 | $1,375 | $1,700 |
| Palm City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,084 | $1,464 | $2,695 |
| Palm City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,678 | $1,747 | $3,375 |
| Palm City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,202 | $2,599 | $3,800 |
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There are currently 12 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 Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing priced from $1,375. San Remo Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable Palm City apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing | Studio - 50% AMI | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| San Remo Court | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Vista Del Pacifico Apartments | Vista del Pacifico | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Costa Fina | Fina1b1b | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| 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 July 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Palm City area is the $2.66 price per square foot 2BD / 2BA 1st Floor Model at Pharus Plaza in the in the South Third Avenue District neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Palm City apartment is the 2 Bedroom Plan A Laundry in Unit Model at Valley Breeze Apartments starting at $2,725 with a $2.68 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharus Plaza | 2BD / 2BA 1st Floor | 2BR,2BA | $2.66 |
| Valley Breeze Apartments | 2 Bedroom Plan A Laundry in Unit | 2BR,2BA | $2.68 |
| Hollister Creek Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.43 |
| Vista Point Apartments | C | 2BR,2BA | $2.83 |
| Casa de Palomar Apartments | Coronado | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.44 |
| Welcome to Pacific Point! | Welcome to Pacific Point Apartments - 2 x 2 Uni... | 2BR,2BA | $2.62 |
| Moss Gardens Apartments | 2A | 2BR,1BA | $2.87 |
| Summer Brook Apartments: Your Oasis of Comfort and Style | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| Villa Napoli Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.81 |
| Vista Del Pacifico Apartments | Vista del Pacifico | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
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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
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4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Palm City, San Diego, CA
Montgomery Senior High
Sweetwater Union High School District
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1745)
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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
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 $1,950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Palm City?
The cheapest apartment in Palm City is Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing which is listed at $1,464, while the average apartment in Palm City costs $3,044.
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 10 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 $413 which is $2,631 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Palm City.
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