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Carmel, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Carmel, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/01/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Carmel, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Carmel Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Carmel By The Sea$7,000$1,60030

Cheapest Available Carmel Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Carmel, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at 464-472 Ramona Avenue - Monterey in the Villa Del Monte neighborhood priced from $3,000. Surfside Apartments in the Villa Del Monte neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $3,050. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carmel apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
464-472 Ramona Avenue - Monterey2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3,000
Surfside ApartmentsPlan B2BR,1BA$3,050
Pacific Pines2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$3,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carmel, CA and Nearby

As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carmel area is the $2.80 price per square foot 255 Larkin St Model at 255 Larkin St, Unit No. 3 in the in the Villa Del Monte neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Carmel apartment is the Plan B Model at Surfside Apartments starting at $3,050 with a $3.11 price per square foot in the Villa Del Monte neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carmel apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
255 Larkin St, Unit No. 3255 Larkin St2BR,1BA$2.80
Surfside ApartmentsPlan B2BR,1.5BA$3.11
464-472 Ramona Avenue - Monterey2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.17
262 Clay St, Unit 3262 Clay St2BR,1BA$3.56
Footprints on the BaySeabreeze2BR,1BA$3.81
Monterey Pines ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$3.82
Pacific Pines2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$4.19

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Frequently Asked Questions about Carmel

What type of rentals are currently available in Carmel?

There are currently 197 Apartments for Rent in Carmel, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,650 to $3,900. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Carmel ranging from $1,580 to $8,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Carmel?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Carmel ranges from $1,580 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,604.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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