Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carmel By The Sea, CA from $1,600 (52 Rentals)

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Cypress Creek
$2,415 - $2,603
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Cypress Creek

162-162 Casentini StSalinas, CA 93907
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Woodside Park
$2,708
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Woodside Park

1040 Riker StSalinas, CA 93901
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Monterey Townhouse
$3,029 - $3,049
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Monterey Townhouse

825 Casanova AveMonterey, CA 93940
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336 Central Ave
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336 Central Ave

336 Central AveSalinas, CA 93901
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Mar Vista Drive
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mar Vista Drive

66-98 Mar Vista DrMonterey, CA 93940
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394 Reservation Rd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

394 Reservation Rd

394 Reservation RdMarina, CA 93933
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71 Navajo Drive
2 Bedroom Apartments

71 Navajo Drive

71 Navajo DrSalinas, CA 93906
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740 Crocker Ave
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740 Crocker Ave

740 Crocker AvePacific Grove, CA 93950
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$2,595 - $3,000

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300 Glenwood Cir

MontereyCA93940
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DayStar Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

DayStar Apartments

412 Dela Vina AveMonterey, CA 93940
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Vista Townhouses
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Townhouses

1001-1003 Amador AveSeaside, CA 93955

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Carmel By The Sea, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Carmel By The Sea Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Carmel By The Sea, CA is a Studio unit found at 1132-1136 Phoenix Ave in the Villa Del Monte neighborhood priced from $1,814. 93 North in the North Salinas neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,825. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carmel By The Sea apartments for rent:

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1132-1136 Phoenix AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,814
93 North1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,825
Cambridge CourtPlan A11BR,1BA$1,931
Pointe at NorthridgeDel Mar1BR,1BA$1,992
233/235 Carmel Ave1 bedroom / 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$2,195
Bella Linda ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$2,200
Boronda ManorTwo Bedroom B12BR,1BA$2,277
Palm Court ApartmentsAragon with Carport1BR,1BA$2,300
Plaza Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,300
Monterey Pines ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carmel By The Sea, CA

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carmel By The Sea area is the $3.26 price per square foot 2x1 Townhouse Reno Model at Monterey Townhouse in the in the Villa Del Monte neighborhood starting from $3,029. The second greatest value Carmel By The Sea apartment is the 2x1 upper renovated Model at Sheridan Park starting at $3,132 with a $3.64 price per square foot in the North Salinas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carmel By The Sea apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Monterey Townhouse2x1 Townhouse Reno2BR,1BA$3.26
Sheridan Park2x1 upper renovated2BR,1BA$3.64
Palm Court ApartmentsAragon with Carport1BR,1BA$2.77
Cypress Creek1x11BR,1BA$3.22
Bella Linda ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$3.26
Pointe at NorthridgeDel Mar1BR,1BA$2.96
Boronda ManorTwo Bedroom B12BR,1BA$3.46
Plaza Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.65
Cambridge CourtPlan A11BR,1BA$3.17
93 North1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.52

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carmel By The Sea Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Carmel By The Sea Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carmel By The Sea Apartment is $1,825 at 93 North.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Carmel By The Sea Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Carmel By The Sea is starting from $2,200 at Bella Linda Apartments.

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