Cheap Homes for Rent in Palm City Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,100 (8 Rentals)

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property at 903 11th St

$1,800 - $1,850

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903 11th St

Imperial BeachCA91932
property at 2077 Grove Ave

$1,950

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2077 Grove Ave

San DiegoCA92154

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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. Casa de Palomar Apartments 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
Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing3501 -Studio - 50% AMIStudio,1BA$1,375
Casa de Palomar Apartments1 bed/ 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,795
Seawind ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,805

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palm City, CA

As of May 30, 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 2 Bedroom Plan A Laundry in Unit Model at Valley Breeze Apartments starting at $2,679 with a $2.63 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 Apartments2 Bedroom Plan A Laundry in Unit2BR,2BA$2.63
Hollister Creek Apartments2/2 Upgraded Flooring and Cabinet Faces2BR,2BA$2.43
1302 13th St1302 13th St2BR,2BA$2.81
Imperial Beach Palms2/1.52BR,1.5BA$2.44
Vista Point ApartmentsC2BR,2BA$2.66
Century Arms Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.46
The Courtyard Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.70
San Remo Court2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.62
Casa de Palomar Apartments1 bed/ 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.54

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Frequently Asked Questions about Palm City

What type of rentals are currently available in Palm City?

There are currently 509 Apartments for Rent in Palm City, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,375 to $6,900. There are also 55 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Palm City ranging from $1,135 to $7,000.

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 $1,135 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,999.

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