Cheap Apartments for Rent in Del Mar, CA from $1,700 (14 Rentals)

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399 Stratford CtDel Mar, CA 92014
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Del Mar, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Del Mar, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/04/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Del Mar, 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 Del Mar Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
North City$4,581$2,42558

Cheapest Available Del Mar Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Del Mar, CA is a Studio unit found at Terraces at Del Mar in the Del Mar Heights neighborhood priced from $2,100. Ocean Crest in the North Rios neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,639. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Del Mar apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Terraces at Del MarStudioStudio,1BA$2,100
Ocean CrestThe AvalonStudio,1BA$2,639
The Club Torrey PinesA11BR,1BA$2,687
Del Mar RidgePinnacle1BR,1BA$3,043
One Paseo LivingStudio S1Studio,1BA$3,180

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Del Mar, CA

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Del Mar area is the $3.50 price per square foot 3 bedroom, 2 bath Model at 608 N Rios Ave in the in the North Rios neighborhood starting from $6,995. The second greatest value Del Mar apartment is the Floor Plan A Model at Sandbox Solana starting at $8,000 with a $6.56 price per square foot in the North Rios neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Del Mar apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
608 N Rios Ave3 bedroom, 2 bath3BR,2BA$3.50
Sandbox SolanaFloor Plan A2BR,2BA$6.56
Signature PointB2R2BR,2BA$4.15
Del Mar RidgePinnacle1BR,1BA$3.40
Beach ColonyBrand New One Bedroom1BR,1BA$5.08
Ocean CrestThe AvalonStudio ,1BA$3.82
The Club Torrey PinesA21BR,1BA$4.79
One Paseo LivingStudio S1Studio ,1BA$5.39
Terraces at Del MarStudioStudio ,1BA$5.25

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Getting Around Del Mar, CA

Walk Score®

69 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

6 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Del Mar Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Del Mar?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Del Mar is at Terraces at Del Mar listed at $2,100.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Del Mar Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Del Mar Apartment is $2,687 at The Club Torrey Pines.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Del Mar Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Del Mar is starting from $2,780 at Ocean Crest.

What is the most affordable Del Mar Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Del Mar Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Del Mar Ridge and starts from $4,136.

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