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Palms

$2,279 – $2,960/mo

3235 Armstrong St, San Diego, CA, 92111

What floor plans are available at Palms?

Palms currently lists 2 floor plans across 13 available units, from one-bedroom to two-bedroom, starting at $2,279/mo. 5 one-bedrooms from $2,279 to $2,319/mo (700 sq ft), earliest move-in Aug 27. 8 two-bedrooms from $2,875 to $2,960/mo (975 sq ft), earliest move-in Aug 13. Prices checked September 24, 2026.

Breeze

Starting at $2,279

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 700 Sq Ft

5 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
H08$2,279700Aug 27
H06$2,319700Sep 8
H12$2,279700Oct 8
G08$2,314700Oct 8
G18$2,279700Oct 17

Tropic

Starting at $2,875

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 975 Sq Ft

8 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
F18$2,875975Aug 13
E10$2,875975Aug 29
F06$2,875975Aug 29
H30$2,875975Sep 29
D03$2,960975Oct 10
F12$2,875975Oct 20
F09$2,925975Oct 26
B17$2,925975Nov 7

What are the fees and lease terms at Palms?

Rent at Palms is $2,279 – $2,960 per month. Leases are typically 12 months. The earliest listed move-in is Aug 13. Prices checked September 24, 2026.

  • Rent

    $2,279 – $2,960/mo
  • Lease term

    12 months
  • Earliest move-in

    Aug 13

Where is Palms?

Palms is at 3235 Armstrong St, San Diego, CA, 92111.

3235 Armstrong St, San Diego, CA, 92111


What is the neighborhood around Palms like?

Palms is in the Clairemont Mesa East neighborhood of San Diego. From Palms, the nearest grocery store is Kearny Mesa Market (12-minute walk), the nearest transit stop is Armstrong St & Beagle St (7-minute walk), the nearest park is Cabrillo Heights Park (24-minute walk), and the nearest coffee shop is Drip Beans Coffee (10-minute walk).

  • Nearest grocery store

    Kearny Mesa Market · 12-minute walk
  • Nearest transit stop

    Armstrong St & Beagle St · 7-minute walk
  • Nearest park

    Cabrillo Heights Park · 24-minute walk
  • Nearest coffee shop

    Drip Beans Coffee · 10-minute walk

Residents give Palms an A grade (about 4.7 out of 5) from 51 reviews. The Palms Apartments receives predominantly positive feedback, with residents consistently praising responsive maintenance service and friendly management staff. However, a notable minority report persistent pest control issues, noise from neighboring residents and campus proximity, and parking challenges.

4.70
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Maintenance4.4
Management4.6
Building Quality2.7
Location3.8
Amenities and Shared Spaces3.8

The Palms Apartments receives predominantly positive feedback, with residents consistently praising responsive maintenance service and friendly management staff. However, a notable minority report persistent pest control issues, noise from neighboring residents and campus proximity, and parking challenges. Recent management changes have been credited with improving overall service quality and property conditions.

Maintenance response is generally prompt and effective, with most residents reporting same-day or next-day service and problems being fully resolved rather than temporarily patched. However, isolated incidents of delayed response (3+ days) and unaddressed requests have occurred. Residents consistently praise the professionalism and reliability of maintenance staff, though older reviews indicate past management issues have been resolved.

Current management staff are consistently praised for responsiveness, professionalism, and helpful service during leasing and move-in processes. Maintenance requests are typically addressed promptly, often same-day. A significant management transition occurred, with residents noting marked improvement in service quality and communication under the current team compared to previous management.

Residents report significant building quality concerns, particularly pest infestations and maintenance responsiveness issues that recur across multiple units. Common complaints include noise transmission between apartments, plumbing leaks, non-functional HVAC systems, and cosmetic deterioration. While some residents note fast maintenance response and clean common areas, the majority of feedback indicates unresolved structural and sanitation issues that persist despite repair requests.

The property offers convenient parking and responsive management, though street parking availability is limited by neighborhood constraints rather than property policy. Location near a college brings both foot traffic and activity that some residents find disruptive. Maintenance and common areas are generally well-maintained, with staff responding promptly to inquiries.

Residents report generally well-maintained common areas and responsive maintenance service. Parking availability is limited due to street-parking constraints in the neighborhood. Amenities including the pool, laundry facilities, and spacious layouts are noted positively, though some residents report maintenance delays on specific issues and occasional service interruptions.


Is Palms walkable?

Palms is walkable (grade C), transit is minimal (grade F), and biking is not bikeable (grade F).

WALK

Walkable

TRANSIT

Minimal Transit

BIKE

Not Bikeable


What is Palms like?

Palms offers newly renovated one‑, two‑, and three‑bedroom apartments in San Diego’s Kearny Mesa neighborhood with spacious layouts and modern interiors.


How big is Palms?

Palms is an apartment.

  • Building

    Apartment

What schools are near Palms?

Kearny School of Biomedical Science and Technology is 0.3 miles from Palms. 10 schools are listed nearby.

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

Kearny School of Biomedical Science and Technology

Public · High
PublicHigh0.3 mi

Kearny Engineering Innovation & Design

Public · High
PublicHigh0.3 mi

Kearny Digital Media & Design School

Public · High
PublicHigh0.3 mi

Kearny College Connections

Public · High
PublicHigh0.3 mi

San Diego Center For Children Academy

Private · High
PrivateHigh0.3 mi

San Diego Center For Children Academy

Private · High
PrivateHigh0.3 mi

San Diego Metro Career and Tech School

Public · High
PublicHigh0.3 mi

San Diego Cooperative Charter School

Charter · Middle
CharterMiddle0.9 mi

Riley/New Dawn School

Public · High
PublicHigh1.1 mi

Gloria Delgado Head Start

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.1 mi

How do I contact Palms?

Palms is managed by TruAmerica Multifamily. Call 619-631-3042 to tour or ask about availability.