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


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11595 Caminito La Bar

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12685 Camino Mira Del Mar, Unit 145

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12675 Camino Mira del Mar, Unit 177

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12560 Carmel Creek Rd

12567 Ruette Alliante

3550 Caminito El Rincon

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Del Mar Mesa, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Del Mar Mesa?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Del Mar Mesa 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,466 | $1,610 | $5,500 |
Del Mar Mesa 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,001 | $3,550 | $10,000+ |
Del Mar Mesa 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,748 | $4,495 | $10,000+ |
Del Mar Mesa 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $19,336 | $6,345 | $10,000+ |
Del Mar Mesa 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $18,500 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Del Mar Mesa Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Torrey Hills Apartment Homes | Plan 100 | 1BR,1BA | $2,355 |
The Casas | C 765 SF Mira Crest Casa Capricorn | 1BR,1BA | $2,440 |
La Jolla Crossroads Apartments | Panzano | Studio,1BA | $2,575 |
Torrey Ridge Apartment Homes | Plan 104 | 1BR,1BA | $2,580 |
The Club Torrey Pines | A1 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Torrey Villas Apartment Homes | Plan 7 | 2BR,2BA | $3.53 |
Signature Point | C1R | 3BR,2BA | $3.63 |
Torrey Gardens | Cadiz | 3BR,2BA | $3.37 |
Ocean Air | B1.B2 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.46 |
The Casas | D 907 SF Capricorn Square | 2BR,2BA | $3.07 |
Carmel Creek | Azra | 1BR,1BA | $3.53 |
Del Mar Ridge | Pinnacle | 1BR,1BA | $3.44 |
Altura | A3 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.65 |
IMT Sorrento Valley | B1UPGRADE | 2BR,1BA | $3.93 |
La Jolla Crossroads Apartments | Panzano | Studio ,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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