Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carmel Valley Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,900 (11 Rentals)

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3877 Pell Pl

San DiegoCA92130

Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Carmel Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Carmel Valley area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Casas priced from $2,266. Torrey Hills Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,630. Here are the most affordable Carmel Valley apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The CasasA 588 SF Capricorn Square1BR,1BA$2,266
Torrey Hills Apartment HomesPlan 1001BR,1BA$2,630
The Club Torrey PinesA11BR,1BA$2,687
Torrey Ridge Apartment HomesPlan 1031BR,1BA$2,945
IMT Sorrento ValleyB1UPGRADE2BR,1BA$2,970

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carmel Valley, CA

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carmel Valley area is the $2.91 price per square foot C4 3x3.5 Plus Loft Model at Ocean Air in the in the Carmel Valley neighborhood starting from $4,744. The second greatest value Carmel Valley apartment is the Plan 7 Model at Torrey Villas Apartment Homes starting at $5,060 with a $3.71 price per square foot in the Torrey Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carmel Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ocean AirC4 3x3.5 Plus Loft3BR,3.5BA$2.91
Torrey Villas Apartment HomesPlan 72BR,2BA$3.71
Torrey GardensCadiz3BR,2BA$3.37
Signature PointB2R2BR,2BA$4.15
Carmel CreekAzra1BR,1BA$3.50
Del Mar RidgePinnacle1BR,1BA$3.40
AlturaA3 1x11BR,1BA$3.85
IMT Sorrento ValleyB1UPGRADE2BR,1BA$3.87
FoliaOne Bedroom A11BR,1BA$4.35
The CasasA 588 SF Capricorn Square1BR,1BA$3.85

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA

Ranked #41

Among neighborhoods in San Diego, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Carmel Valley Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

50 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carmel Valley Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Carmel Valley Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carmel Valley Apartment is $2,266 at The Casas.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Carmel Valley Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Carmel Valley is starting from $2,699 at The Casas.

What is the most affordable Carmel Valley Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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