Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Palm City Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (97 Rentals)

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$1,950 - $2,300

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1042 15th St

San DiegoCA92154
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Ocean Breeze
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$2,031 - $3,076
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Ocean Breeze

561 W San Ysidro BlvdSan Diego, CA 92173
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Tesoro Grove Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tesoro Grove Apartments

1150 Tesoro Grove WaySan Diego, CA 92154
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1624-1630 Coronado Ave
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1624-1630 Coronado Ave

1624-1630 Coronado AveSan Diego, CA 92154
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Coronado Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Coronado Manor

1560 Coronado AveSan Diego, CA 92154
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Del Coronado Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Del Coronado Villas

1030 15th StSan Diego, CA 92154
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Imperial Pacific Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Imperial Pacific Village

1551 Saturn BlvdSan Diego, CA 92154
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Rio Vista
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rio Vista

1190 W San Ysidro BlvdSan Diego, CA 92173

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Palmera
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$1,888 - $3,844
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Palmera

1225 BroadwayChula Vista, CA 91911
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Casa Madrid
$1,999 - $2,999
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Casa Madrid

240 Quintard StChula Vista, CA 91911
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Palm City, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Palm City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Palm City area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Park Palomar priced from $1,750. Nestor Regency has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here are the most affordable Palm City apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park PalomarPP11BR,1BA$1,750
Nestor RegencyONE BEDROOM ONE BATH1BR,1BA$1,795
Casa de Palomar Apartments1 bed/ 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,795
Seawind ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,805
Burkhart ApartmentsOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1,850
Palmera1 Bedroom 1 Bath 663 SQ. FT.1BR,1BA$1,888
Orange GlenOG1bd1ba1BR,1BA$1,895
Royal Village Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1,950
San Remo CourtOne Bedroom Upstairs1BR,1BA$1,950
Cordova ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palm City, CA

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Palm City area is the $2.33 price per square foot 5 Beds, 2 Baths Model at 1141 Granger St in the in the Egger Highlands neighborhood starting from $4,200. The second greatest value Palm City apartment is the 3 bedroom Model at Villa Seville starting at $2,762 with a $2.20 price per square foot in the South Third Avenue District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Palm City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1141 Granger St5 Beds, 2 Baths5BR,2BA$2.33
Villa Seville3 bedroom3BR,2BA$2.20
Valley Breeze Apartments2 Bedroom Plan A Laundry in Unit2BR,2BA$2.63
Hollister Creek Apartments2/2 Upgraded Flooring and Cabinet Faces2BR,2BA$2.50
Rio Vista3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.69
Imperial Beach Palms2/1.52BR,1.5BA$2.44
317 Tremont St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.64
Casa de Palomar Apartments2bed/2bath2BR,2BA$2.70
The Courtyard Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.70
South Coronado Shores2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.53

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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 $1,750 at Park Palomar.

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 $2,149 at South Coronado Shores.

What is the most affordable Palm City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Palm City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rio Vista and starts from $2,660.

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