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$1,250Studio Apartments Available Feb 27
1196 Danober Dr
1196 Danober DrSan Diego, CA 92154
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Palm City Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (6 Rentals)
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$1,375 - $2,749Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing
3501-3509 Vista LnSan Diego, CA 92173
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Tesoro Grove Apartments
1150 Tesoro Grove WaySan Diego, CA 92154
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Verbena Family Apartments
3774 Beyer BlvdSan Ysidro, CA 92173
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Quintard Manor
210 Quintard StChula Vista, CA 91911
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The Palomar Apartments
171 Palomar 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 | $1,788 | $1,375 | $2,000 |
| Palm City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,084 | $1,464 | $2,795 |
| Palm City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,577 | $1,747 | $3,795 |
| Palm City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,010 | $1,922 | $3,895 |
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There are currently 6 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. Cerro Carmel has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. 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 | 3501 -Studio - 50% AMI | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| Cerro Carmel | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Costa Fina | Fina1b1b | 1BR,1BA | $1,745 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palm City, CA
As of February 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Palm City area is the $0.31 price per square foot 1380 Grove Ave Model at 1380 Grove Ave, Unit 1380 grove ave in the in the Egger Highlands neighborhood starting from $2,500. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1380 Grove Ave, Unit 1380 grove ave | 1380 Grove Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.31 |
| Villa Seville | 3 bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.20 |
| Penn, LLC d/b/a Valley Breeze Apartments | 2 Bedroom Plan A Laundry in Unit | 2BR,2BA | $2.60 |
| Hollister Creek Apartments | 2/2 Upgraded Flooring and Cabinet Faces | 2BR,2BA | $2.50 |
| 1301 Hemlock Ave, Unit 6 | 1301 Hemlock Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| Century Arms Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| 1426 15th St, Unit B | 1426 15th St | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| Casa de Palomar Apartments | 1 bed/ 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
| Villa Napoli Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| Imperial Beach Palms | 1X1RC | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
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Best Local Schools in Palm City, San Diego, CA
Montgomery Senior High
Sweetwater Union High School District
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1568)
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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!
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 $3,076.
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 11 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 $436 which is $2,640 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Palm City.
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