Cheap Homes for Rent in Del Mar Mesa Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,600 (15 Rentals)

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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 Torrey Hills Apartment Homes priced from $2,355. The Casas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,440. Here are the most affordable Del Mar Mesa apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Torrey Hills Apartment HomesPlan 1001BR,1BA$2,355
The CasasC 765 SF Mira Crest Casa Capricorn1BR,1BA$2,440
La Jolla Crossroads ApartmentsPanzanoStudio,1BA$2,575
Torrey Ridge Apartment HomesPlan 1041BR,1BA$2,580
The Club Torrey PinesA11BR,1BA$2,687

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Del Mar Mesa, CA

As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Del Mar Mesa area is the $3.53 price per square foot Plan 7 Model at Torrey Villas Apartment Homes in the in the Torrey Hills neighborhood starting from $4,820. The second greatest value Del Mar Mesa apartment is the C1R Model at Signature Point starting at $4,640 with a $3.63 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.
Torrey Villas Apartment HomesPlan 72BR,2BA$3.53
Signature PointC1R3BR,2BA$3.63
Torrey GardensCadiz3BR,2BA$3.37
Ocean AirB1.B2 2x22BR,2BA$3.46
The CasasD 907 SF Capricorn Square2BR,2BA$3.07
Carmel CreekAzra1BR,1BA$3.53
Del Mar RidgePinnacle1BR,1BA$3.44
AlturaA3 1x11BR,1BA$3.65
IMT Sorrento ValleyB1UPGRADE2BR,1BA$3.93
La Jolla Crossroads ApartmentsPanzanoStudio ,1BA$3.98

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Frequently Asked Questions about Del Mar Mesa

What type of rentals are currently available in Del Mar Mesa?

There are currently 56 Apartments for Rent in Del Mar Mesa, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,289 to $10,730. There are also 90 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Del Mar Mesa ranging from $1,610 to $55,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Del Mar Mesa?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Del Mar Mesa ranges from $1,610 to $55,000 with an average monthly rent of $11,718.

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