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1264 15th St, Unit 2

1264 15th St
Imperial BeachCA91932

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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 Cerro Carmel priced from $1,500. Seawind Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,645. Here are the most affordable Palm City apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cerro Carmel1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,500
Seawind ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,645
Imperial Beach Palms1X1RC1BR,1BA$1,749
Moss Gardens Apartments1B1BR,1BA$1,790
Orange GlenOG1bd1ba1BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palm City, CA

As of November 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Palm City area is the $2.56 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Live the Life You’ve Been Dreaming Of in the in the Nestor neighborhood starting from $2,800. 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.
Live the Life You’ve Been Dreaming Of3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$2.56
Pharus PlazaCall for Specials! NEW Kitchen and Central A/C ...2BR,2BA$2.76
Valley Breeze Apartments2 Bedroom Plan A Laundry in Unit2BR,2BA$2.80
Vista La Rosa2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.33
Century Arms Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.62
San Remo Court2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.58
Villa Marina Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.92
Casa Solcs2bd1baS2BR,1BA$2.80
Villa Napoli ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$2.67
Imperial Beach Palms1X1RC1BR,1BA$2.78

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Palm City, San Diego, CA

Ranked #45

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Palm City

What type of rentals are currently available in Palm City?

There are currently 503 Apartments for Rent in Palm City, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,395 to $3,795. There are also 59 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Palm City ranging from $850 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 $850 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,416.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Top 10 Most Affordable Neighborhoods in San Diego: A Local Real Estate Expert Guide

Written by: Hayden Goldberg

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.