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Highlights

  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • In-unit washer + dryer
  • Beautiful wood floors
  • Spacious layout
  • Scenic spots

Location

481 Palm Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932, USA|Imperial Beach
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Management

Otay Mesa Realty

Leasing office

(913) 298-0631

Property Overview

481 Palm Ave offers a spacious layout with a fully equipped kitchen, in-unit washer and dryer, and beautiful wood floors, along with access to scenic spots nearby. It also stands out for its strong value for money and proximity to a top-rated high school.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 481 Palm Ave is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 481 Palm Ave has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • Dishwasher

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath720 sqft$2,175 /mo1 unit availableLive in one of IB’s most convenient spots. This spacious 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment sits on the ground level of a quiet 10-unit building and puts you within easy walking distance of Imperial Beach’s local favorites — Pizza Port, Filippi’s, El Tapatio, Arandas Cafe, Big Kahunas, and SunCoast Organic Market. And when the day winds down, the beach is just a few blocks away for those signature Imperial Beach sunsets. Inside the Apartment: Fully equipped kitchen In-unit washer + dryer (no shared laundry!) Spacious layout with great natural light 1 assigned parking space Location Perks: Immediate access to the Imperial Beach bike path right outside your door Perfect for cyclists — ride through IB’s scenic spots or take the protected Silver Strand path all the way to Coronado. Close to restaurants, cafes, markets, and everyday essentials. Minutes to the sand! Tenant pays SDGE; owner covers water and trash. 3D tour: https my matterport com show ?m=KCPYSjJo1ty Schedule your showing today or apply at www otaymesarealty com OTAY MESA REALTY Qualifications: Gross monthly household income must be at least 2.5 times the rent amount Must have 625+ credit score Renters insurance required No evictions No cosigners Cannot owe rent to previous landlords Broker #405537

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Amenities for 481 Palm Ave

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Appliances

DishwasherIn-Unit Laundry
MicrowaveRange
RefrigeratorStove
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About 481 Palm Ave

HomeApartments in Imperial BeachImperial Beach 481 Palm Ave

Live in one of IB’s most convenient spots. This spacious 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment sits on the ground level of a quiet 10-unit building and puts you within easy walking distance of Imperial Beach’s local favorites — Pizza Port, Filippi’s, El Tapatio, Arandas Cafe, Big Kahunas, and SunCoast Organic Market. And when the day winds down, the beach is just a few blocks away for those signature Imperial Beach sunsets. Inside the Apartment: Fully equipped kitchen In-unit washer + dryer (no shared laundry!) Spacious layout with great natural light 1 assigned parking space Location Perks: Immediate access to the Imperial Beach bike path right outside your door Perfect for cyclists — ride through IB’s scenic spots or take the protected Silver Strand path all the way to Coronado. Close to restaurants, cafes, markets, and everyday essentials. Minutes to the sand! Tenant pays SDGE; owner covers water and trash. 3D tour: https my matterport com show ?m=KCPYSjJo1ty Schedule your showing today or apply at www otaymesarealty com OTAY MESA REALTY Qualifications: Gross monthly household income must be at least 2.5 times the rent amount Must have 625+ credit score Renters insurance required No evictions No cosigners Cannot owe rent to previous landlords Broker #405537


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 481 Palm Ave is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 481 Palm Ave has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 481 Palm Ave
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
481 Palm Ave offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
481 Palm Ave goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including trash. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 481 Palm Ave receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
481 Palm Ave is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 481 Palm Ave does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 481 Palm Ave compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.2 miles away
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Eco-friendly trash disposal
This property has recycling pickup

Considerations

Distance from transit
More than 2.4 miles from public transportation
Lacks images
Fewer than 5 photos available for this property

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Rent trends in Imperial Beach

2-bedroom apartments at 481 Palm Ave cost about 21% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Imperial Beach.

Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
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A table of studio rental data trends in Imperial Beach
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,944
December 2024$1,948
January 2025$1,952
February 2025$1,920
March 2025$1,998
April 2025$1,995
May 2025$1,939
June 2025$1,962
July 2025$1,999
August 2025$1,925
September 2025$1,885
October 2025$1,895
November 2025$1,917
December 2025$1,895
January 2026$1,909
February 2026$1,786
March 2026$1,965
April 2026$1,978
May 2026$1,992
June 2026$2,012
July 2026$2,027
August 2026$2,010
September 2026$1,881
October 2026$1,900
A table of studio rental data trends in Imperial Beach
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,925
December 2024$1,948
January 2025$1,952
February 2025$1,920
March 2025$1,998
April 2025$1,995
May 2025$1,939
June 2025$1,962
July 2025$1,999
August 2025$1,925
September 2025$1,885
October 2025$1,895
November 2025$1,917
December 2025$1,895
January 2026$1,909
February 2026$1,786
March 2026$1,965
April 2026$1,978
May 2026$1,992
June 2026$2,012
July 2026$2,027
August 2026$2,010
September 2026$1,881
October 2026$1,900

Affordability calculator

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$87,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $87,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,175.
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Schools near 481 Palm Ave

SBUSD Virtual Academy

525 third st

imperial beach, CA, 91932

K-6Public
C-

Davila Day

540 g st

chula vista, CA, 91910

K-8Public

Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary

1145 camino del prado

chula vista, CA, 91915

K-6Public

Mountain View

3550 logan ave

san diego, CA, 92113

K-8Public
C+

Saburo Muraoka Elementary School

1644 santa alexia ave

chula vista, CA, 91915

K-6Public
A-
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Getting around Imperial Beach near 481 Palm Ave

Walking

4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 481 Palm Ave, Imperial Beach

Groceries

7/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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