Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Palm City Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (67 Rentals)

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property at 1638 Elm Ave

$1,845 - $2,495

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1638 Elm Ave

San DiegoCA92154
property at 1042 15th St

$1,950 - $2,300

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1042 15th St

San DiegoCA92154

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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
1 Bedroom Apartments

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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property at 2077 Grove Ave

$1,950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2077 Grove Ave

San DiegoCA92154

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Alderwood
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$1,995 - $2,770
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Alderwood

1121 4th StChula Vista, CA 91911
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Quintard Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Quintard Manor

210 Quintard StChula Vista, CA 91911
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The Palomar Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Palomar Apartments

171 Palomar 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 Studio unit found at Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing priced from $1,375. Vista Lane has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,781. Here are the most affordable Palm City apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing3501 -Studio - 50% AMIStudio,1BA$1,375
Vista Lane1BD, 1BTH A1BR,1BA$1,781
Casa de Palomar Apartments1 bed/ 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,795
Nestor RegencyONE BEDROOM ONE BATH1BR,1BA$1,815
Burkhart ApartmentsOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1,850
Villa Napoli ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,850
Orange GlenOG1bd1ba1BR,1BA$1,875
Vista Point ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palm City, CA

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Palm City area is the $2.20 price per square foot 3 bedroom Model at Villa Seville in the in the South Third Avenue District neighborhood starting from $2,762. The second greatest value Palm City apartment is the 3 Bedroom Laundry in Unit Model at Valley Breeze Apartments starting at $3,200 with a $2.76 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villa Seville3 bedroom3BR,2BA$2.20
Valley Breeze Apartments3 Bedroom Laundry in Unit3BR,2BA$2.76
Hollister Creek Apartments2/2 Upgraded Flooring and Cabinet Faces2BR,2BA$2.40
1302 13th St1302 13th St2BR,2BA$2.86
Park View Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.87
Oro Vista ApartmentsAsk Us How To Get 1 Month Free! - 2x2!!!!2BR,2BA$2.92
Century Arms Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.58
Casa de Palomar Apartments1 bed/ 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.54
Villa Napoli ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$2.67
Naples Court1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom C1BR,1BA$2.93

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Palm City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Palm City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Palm City is at Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing listed at $1,375.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Palm City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Palm City Apartment is $1,464 at Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing.

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 $1,747 at Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing.

What is the most affordable Palm City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Palm City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing and starts from $1,922.

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