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Highlights

  • Rent Special
  • Pet Friendly

Location

5474 Reservoir Dr, San Diego, CA 92120, USA|College East
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Management

29th Street

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Leasing office

(619) 903-5822

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9:00 am–5:00 pm PT

Property Overview

Palmilla offers easy access and features 15 photos, providing potential renters with a clear view of its attributes. The property stands out for its pet-friendliness, with outdoor spaces, multiple nearby pet grooming services, and a dog park within walking distance. These elements contribute to a well-rounded living experience.

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

Things you’ll love

  • Elevator
  • Images Available
  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1x1A1 bed1 bath720 sqft$1,892–$3,279 /mo1 unit available
1x1B1 bed1 bath743 sqft$2,052–$3,787 /mo4 units available
2x2A2 bed2 bath980 sqft$2,634–$4,591 /mo2 units available
0x1Studio1 bath485 sqftAsk to join waitlistComing soon

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Amenities for Palmilla

Apartment Amenities

Central Heating/AirFully Equipped Kitchen
PatioSpacious Floor Plans

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
ElevatorFitness Center
Onsite Laundry

Grounds

2 Beautifully Renovated PoolsAssigned Parking
Outdoor SpacePicnic Area with Bbqs
Tennis Courts
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Dog policy

Allowed 
Limit2
Deposit$150
Monthly Rent$30

Cat policy

Allowed 
Limit2
Deposit$150
Monthly Rent$30

Dogs and Cats allowed. 2 pet limit. 45 lb weight limit and some breed restrictions apply. $150 Pet Deposit/ $150 non-Refundable Pet Fee. $30 per pet/per month pet rent. Breed restrictions include the following: Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, Chows, Doberman Pinschers, Akitas, German Shepherds, Dalmatians, or any breeds mixed with the previous listed.

Building details

Property details

Year built1969
Units202
Lease terms3–15 months
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About Palmilla

HomeApartments in San DiegoCollege East Palmilla

Looking for a new home in San Diego, California? Look no further than Palmilla. We don't just rent apartments, we cater to your lifestyle. From the moment you walk through the front door, you'll feel the comfort and security that makes our residents happy to call us home. Cutting-edge amenities, meticulously-groomed grounds, and a dedicated staff contribute to a higher standard of living. Conveniently located near San Diego State University, you're next to trendy bars and restaurants, shopping, and parks. With easy access to I-8 you can be in Downtown San Diego or the white-sand beaches in minutes. Ready to call Pamilla home? Contact us to set up a personal tour today!


Year Built: 1969

Reviews from the web

Showing 8 highest rated

Great place to live! Friendly and diverse tenants, quiet, well-maintained, dog-friendly, a block from the trolley, reasonable rent, refurbished units, nice pool area and convenient package lockers.

Doug Case

Doug Case

May 25, 2023

Jasmine Hale and Christopher made a potentially stressful international move seamless. I especially appreciate their professionalism and courtesy all throughout the process. I would highly recommend this property!

Stephanie James

Stephanie James

Apr 18, 2023

We’re sharing just 8 of many, sorted highest to lowest. Visit the Google business profile to view all reviews.

Palmilla is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 5 pet grooming services nearby
  • 1 dog park within 1 mile
  • 7 pet supply stores near the property

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 Palmilla compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elevator
Improved accessibility features
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available

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Rent trends in College East

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 3% higher than 1-bedrooms in College East.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Palmilla to be 1% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in College East.

Median rents as of Sep 13 2025.
College East
San Diego
A table of studio rental data trends in San Diego
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$2,013
October 2023$2,002
November 2023$1,996
December 2023$1,935
January 2024$1,900
February 2024$1,895
March 2024$1,888
April 2024$1,976
May 2024$1,930
June 2024$1,925
July 2024$1,975
August 2024$1,995
September 2024$1,992
October 2024$1,995
November 2024$1,995
December 2024$1,968
January 2025$1,972
February 2025$1,970
March 2025$1,956
April 2025$1,919
May 2025$1,906
June 2025$1,925
July 2025$1,958
August 2025$1,923
September 2025$1,900
A table of studio rental data trends in College East
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$1,795
April 2024$1,795
May 2024$1,823
June 2024$1,843
July 2024$1,825
August 2024$1,845
September 2024$1,799
October 2024$1,796
November 2024$1,795
December 2024$1,825
January 2025$1,825
March 2025$1,695
May 2025$1,822
June 2025$1,743
July 2025$1,752
August 2025$1,696

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 5474 Reservoir Dr?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$78,880/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $78,880 annually to afford this 1-bedroom median monthly rent price of $1,972.
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Schools near Palmilla

Clay Elementary School

6506 solita ave

san diego, CA, 92115

K-5Public
B

Hardy Elementary School

5420 montezuma rd

san diego, CA, 92115

K-5Public
A-

Alba

4041 oregon st

san diego, CA, 92104

1-12Public

Home & Hosp/Transition Support

4100 normal st annex 14

san diego, CA, 92103

K-12Public

Riley/New Dawn

5650 mt ackerly dr

san diego, CA, 92111

K-12Public
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Getting around San Diego near 5474 Reservoir Dr

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Transit

7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 5474 Reservoir Dr, San Diego

Groceries

6/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

5/10
At least one elementary school within a 30-minute walk

High schools

2/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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