Palm City apartments for rent - San Diego, CA

Overview of Palm City

Palm City is a neighborhood located in the southern section of San Diego, California. The community serves as a gateway to the popular beach areas of Coronado and Imperial Beach. Although Palm City was established in 1914, the area was originally part of Rancho La Punta before the Mexican-American War. In 1926, the neighborhood had a population of only 250 residents, later growing to 720 residents by 1942. Palm City contains multiple landmarks dedicated to John J. Montgomery, an American aviation pioneer, including several at the local Silverwing Park.

Apartments in Palm City, San Diego

Average Palm City San Diego apartments rent from $1389 rent per month for a two bedroom, two bath second floor apartment to $1677 rent per month for a two bedroom, two bath first floor apartment. Amenities at these apartments in Palm City San Diego include covered parking, on-site management, high speed Internet access, swimming pool, picnic area, oversized closets, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator and patio or balcony. In addition, some complexes contain a washer and dryer within each individual unit.

Things to Do in Palm City, San Diego

Residents of Palm City enjoy the recreational opportunities at the sprawling Otay Valley Regional Park, which cuts right through the neighborhood. This huge 200 acre park contains over eight miles of multi-use trails, as well as playing fields and picnic areas. In addition, several beach areas can be reached within minutes. There are plenty of shopping opportunities available in the Palm City area, such as at the local Southland Plaza that contains a Walmart and Home Depot among other stores. For dining options, local restaurants include the Jalisco Cafe Mexican Restaurant, Yoshinoya and Pizza Hut. Further afield, residents of Palm City can find a nearly endless supply of shopping, dining, entertainment, and nightlife options in the Seattle metropolitan area.

Pet Friendly Palm City Apartments

Most of the apartments in Palm City San Diego do allow pets, and the residential streets are ideal for dog walking. Residents can also take advantage of several local area dog parks including Nate's Point Dog Park, Morley Field Dog Park, and Poway Dog Park. Pet owners can take comfort knowing that there are multiple veterinarians located within a few miles of the community, such as the South San Diego Veterinary Hospital, Imperial Beach Pet Hospital, South Bay Veterinary Hospital and the Plaza Boulevard Pet Hospital. For pet food and supplies, there are several local pet supply retailers including Pet Market, Petco Animal Supplies, PetSmart and South Bay Tropical Marine.

Palm City San Diego Commuting Options

Residents of Palm City are fortunate to have easy access to Interstate 5, which is less than one mile from the furthest part of the neighborhood. Therefore, drivers enjoy an easy commute into Chula Vista, San Diego, and the surrounding suburbs. As a convenient alternative to driving, the San Diego Trolley's light rail system has a station directly in the community on its Blue Line. This system runs all the way into downtown San Diego and fares start at $2.50 for a one-way ticket.

Education & Schools in Palm City, CA

Palm City is in the South Bay Union School District, and the local public school is Sunnyslope Elementary School. Secondary students in Palm City are served by the Montgomery Senior High School in the Sweetwater Union High School District. Area private schools include the Ocean View Christian Academy and the St. Charles Elementary School. There are also several colleges in the vicinity, including Southwestern College, San Diego City College and UEI College.