Cheap Homes for Rent in Carmel Mountain Ranch Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $2,300 (12 Rentals)

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bella VistaNewly Renovated Studio w/ KitchenetteStudio,1BA$1,595
RB Racquet Club ApartmentsSan Diegan1BR,1BA$2,250
The Villas at Camino BernardoPalmilla1BR,1BA$2,359
Carmel TerraceGardenia1BR,1BA$2,426
La Terraza ApartmentsMarbella A1BR,1BA$2,455

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carmel Mountain Ranch, CA

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carmel Mountain Ranch area is the $3.04 price per square foot Del Mar Model at Deerwood in the in the Rancho Bernardo neighborhood starting from $3,628. The second greatest value Carmel Mountain Ranch apartment is the The Cuyamacas Model at The Hills starting at $3,360 with a $2.94 price per square foot in the Rancho Bernardo 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.
DeerwoodDel Mar3BR,2BA$3.04
The HillsThe Cuyamacas3BR,2BA$2.94
Canyon Rim ApartmentsC1 Market Rate3BR,2BA$3.17
15353 Maturin Dr, Unit #11615353 Maturin Dr1BR,1BA$2.44
Cresta BellaAmalfi1BR,1BA$3.09
Bernardo CrestAspen1BR,1BA$3.37
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$3.36
RB Racquet Club ApartmentsSan Diegan1BR,1BA$3.46

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Frequently Asked Questions about Carmel Mountain Ranch

What type of rentals are currently available in Carmel Mountain Ranch?

There are currently 40 Apartments for Rent in Carmel Mountain Ranch, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,595 to $4,568. There are also 30 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Carmel Mountain Ranch ranging from $2,395 to $5,800.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Carmel Mountain Ranch ranges from $2,395 to $5,800 with an average monthly rent of $3,966.

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