Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carmel Mountain Ranch Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,300 (8 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Carmel Mountain Ranch?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Carmel Mountain Ranch Studio Apartments | $2,264 | $1,595 | $2,515 |
Carmel Mountain Ranch 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,751 | $2,250 | $3,101 |
Carmel Mountain Ranch 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,151 | $2,565 | $4,120 |
Carmel Mountain Ranch 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,719 | $3,128 | $4,360 |
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Cheapest Available Carmel Mountain Ranch Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Carmel Mountain Ranch area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Bella Vista priced from $1,595. RB Racquet Club Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,250. Here are the most affordable Carmel Mountain Ranch apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Bella Vista | Newly Renovated Studio w/ Kitchenette | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
RB Racquet Club Apartments | San Diegan | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
Windsor Rancho PQ | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,360 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carmel Mountain Ranch, CA
As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carmel Mountain Ranch area is the $2.82 price per square foot The Cuyamacas Model at The Hills in the in the Rancho Bernardo neighborhood starting from $3,223. The second greatest value Carmel Mountain Ranch apartment is the C1 Market Rate Model at Canyon Rim Apartments starting at $3,380 with a $3.17 price per square foot in the Rancho Penasquitos neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carmel Mountain Ranch apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Hills | The Cuyamacas | 3BR,2BA | $2.82 |
Canyon Rim Apartments | C1 Market Rate | 3BR,2BA | $3.17 |
Bernardo Crest | Sycamore | 3BR,2BA | $3.30 |
Carmel Summit | Solana | 2BR,2BA | $3.48 |
Deerwood | Avalon | 2BR,1BA | $3.10 |
Cresta Bella | Amalfi | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
La Terraza Apartments | Marbella A | 1BR,1BA | $3.39 |
12015 Alta Carmel Court, Unit RB Condo | 12015 Alta Carmel Court | 1BR,1BA | $3.41 |
The Villas at Camino Bernardo | Palmilla | 1BR,1BA | $3.49 |
RB Racquet Club Apartments | San Diegan | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carmel Mountain Ranch Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Carmel Mountain Ranch?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Carmel Mountain Ranch is under $2,565.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Carmel Mountain Ranch?
The cheapest apartment in Carmel Mountain Ranch is RB Racquet Club Apartments which is listed at $2,250, while the average apartment in Carmel Mountain Ranch costs $3,701.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Carmel Mountain Ranch?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Carmel Mountain Ranch that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Carmel Mountain Ranch?
Cheap apartments in Carmel Mountain Ranch have an average cost of $267 which is $3,434 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Carmel Mountain Ranch.
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