Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carmel Mountain Ranch Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,300 (8 Rentals)

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Fairbanks Square
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Fairbanks Square

16050 Potomac Ridge RdSan Diego, CA 92127
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17161 Alva Rd
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17161 Alva Rd

17161 Alva RdSan Diego, CA 92127
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15277 Maturin Dr.
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15277 Maturin Dr.

15277 Maturin DrSan Diego, CA 92127
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Carmel Mountain Ranch, San Diego, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bella VistaNewly Renovated Studio w/ KitchenetteStudio,1BA$1,595
RB Racquet Club ApartmentsSan Diegan1BR,1BA$2,250
Windsor Rancho PQS1Studio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The HillsThe Cuyamacas3BR,2BA$2.82
Canyon Rim ApartmentsC1 Market Rate3BR,2BA$3.17
Bernardo CrestSycamore3BR,2BA$3.30
Carmel SummitSolana2BR,2BA$3.48
DeerwoodAvalon2BR,1BA$3.10
Cresta BellaAmalfi1BR,1BA$3.23
La Terraza ApartmentsMarbella A1BR,1BA$3.39
12015 Alta Carmel Court, Unit RB Condo12015 Alta Carmel Court1BR,1BA$3.41
The Villas at Camino BernardoPalmilla1BR,1BA$3.49
RB Racquet Club ApartmentsSan Diegan1BR,1BA$3.46

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Carmel Mountain Ranch, San Diego, CA

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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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