Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Del Mar Mesa Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (11 Rentals)

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Del Mar Mesa, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Del Mar Mesa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Del Mar Mesa area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Casas priced from $2,135. La Jolla Crossroads Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,575. Here are the most affordable Del Mar Mesa apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The CasasA 588 SF Capricorn Square1BR,1BA$2,135
La Jolla Crossroads ApartmentsPanzanoStudio,1BA$2,575
The Club Torrey PinesA11BR,1BA$2,687
IMT Sorrento ValleyB1UPGRADE2BR,1BA$2,920
Park Place ApartmentsDefault 2x22BR,2BA$2,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Del Mar Mesa, CA

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Del Mar Mesa area is the $3.31 price per square foot A2 1x1.5 Plus Den Model at Ocean Air in the in the Carmel Valley neighborhood starting from $3,586. The second greatest value Del Mar Mesa apartment is the AR Model at Signature Point starting at $3,641 with a $3.65 price per square foot in the Torrey Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Del Mar Mesa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ocean AirA2 1x1.5 Plus Den1BR,1.5BA$3.31
Signature PointAR2BR,2BA$3.65
Carmel CreekAzra1BR,1BA$3.49
Park Place ApartmentsDefault 2x22BR,2BA$3.33
Del Mar RidgePinnacle1BR,1BA$3.29
Torrey GardensMerida1BR,1BA$3.49
AlturaA3 1x11BR,1BA$3.70
Torrey Villas Apartment HomesPlan 21BR,1BA$3.94
IMT Sorrento ValleyB1UPGRADE2BR,1BA$3.78
The CasasA 588 SF Capricorn Square1BR,1BA$3.63

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Del Mar Mesa, San Diego, CA

Ranked #67

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for San Diego, California. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Del Mar Mesa Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

33 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

3 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Del Mar Mesa Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Del Mar Mesa?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Del Mar Mesa is at La Jolla Crossroads Apartments listed at $2,575.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Del Mar Mesa Apartment is $2,135 at The Casas.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Del Mar Mesa is starting from $2,767 at The Casas.

What is the most affordable Del Mar Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Del Mar Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Carmel Creek and starts from $3,899.

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