Cheap Homes for Rent in Palm City Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,500 (16 Rentals)

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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 The Crest priced from $1,095. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The CrestStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,095
Cerro Carmel1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,500
Seawind ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,645
Costa FinaFina1b1b1BR,1BA$1,745
Imperial Beach Palms1X1RC1BR,1BA$1,749

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palm City, CA

As of January 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Palm City area is the $2.76 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Laundry in Unit Model at Valley Breeze Apartments in the in the Nestor neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Palm City apartment is the Call for Specials! NEW Kitchen and Central A/C ... Model at Pharus Plaza starting at $2,895 with a $2.76 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.
Valley Breeze Apartments3 Bedroom Laundry in Unit3BR,2BA$2.76
Pharus PlazaCall for Specials! NEW Kitchen and Central A/C ...2BR,2BA$2.76
Hollister Creek Apartments2/2 Upgraded Flooring and Cabinet Faces2BR,2BA$2.53
Vista La Rosa2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.33
Villa Napoli ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.66
Casa de Palomar Apartments2 bed /1 bath2BR,1BA$2.62
1301 Hemlock Ave, Unit 21301 Hemlock Ave2BR,1BA$2.47
Century Arms Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.46
Imperial Beach Palms1X1RC1BR,1BA$2.78
The CrestStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.83

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Frequently Asked Questions about Palm City

What type of rentals are currently available in Palm City?

There are currently 501 Apartments for Rent in Palm City, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,095 to $4,287. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Palm City ranging from $1,575 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Palm City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Palm City ranges from $1,575 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,171.

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