
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Del Mar Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,800 (13 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Del Mar area of San Jose.


The Grove

Creekside Apartments

The Fay San Jose

Shelter Creek

Maxwell at Bascom

Cedar Glen
Del Mar, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Del Mar?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Del Mar Studio Apartments | $2,801 | $1,885 | $4,256 |
Del Mar 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,673 | $2,185 | $7,057 |
Del Mar 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,996 | $2,605 | $10,000+ |
Del Mar 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,186 | $3,400 | $6,470 |
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Cheapest Available Del Mar Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Del Mar area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at The Grove priced from $2,050. Creekside Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,340. Here are the most affordable Del Mar apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Grove | Ruby- 475 sq ft | Studio,1BA | $2,050 |
Creekside Apartments | Plan B | 1BR,1BA | $2,340 |
The Fay San Jose | Studio A (faSTAM) | Studio,1BA | $2,377 |
eaves West Valley | 665 | 1BR,1BA | $2,425 |
Cedar Glen | Pine Cone | 1BR,1BA | $2,455 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Del Mar, CA
As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Del Mar area is the $2.86 price per square foot wc_B2DR Model at Willow Creek in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,522. The second greatest value Del Mar apartment is the 2x2F-1132-p1 Model at Latitude 37 starting at $3,200 with a $2.83 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Del Mar apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Willow Creek | wc_B2DR | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.86 |
Latitude 37 | 2x2F-1132-p1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.83 |
Misora | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.95 |
Central Park Apartments | Broadway with washer and dryer | 2BR,2BA | $3.04 |
Creekside Apartments | Plan D | 2BR,2BA | $3.18 |
Shelter Creek | 2BR/BA REMODEL | 2BR,1BA | $3.61 |
eaves West Valley | 732 | 1BR,1BA | $3.81 |
Cedar Glen | Pine Cone | 1BR,1BA | $3.75 |
Hanover Winchester | B | 1BR,1BA | $4.75 |
The Grove | Ruby- 475 sq ft | Studio ,1BA | $4.32 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDel Mar, San Jose, CA
Ranked #114
Among neighborhoods in San Jose, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Del Mar Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
74 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
75 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
46 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Del Mar Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Del Mar?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Del Mar is under $2,850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Del Mar?
The cheapest apartment in Del Mar is Creekside Apartments which is listed at $2,340, while the average apartment in Del Mar costs $5,907.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Del Mar?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 594 regular apartments in Del Mar that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Del Mar?
Cheap apartments in Del Mar have an average cost of $348 which is $5,559 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Del Mar.
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