Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carmel By The Sea, CA from $700 (8 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Carmel By The Sea Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Carmel By The Sea, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 350 Van Buren St in the Villa Del Monte neighborhood priced from $1,200. 93 North in the North Salinas neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,720. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carmel By The Sea apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
350 Van Buren St350 Van Buren1BR,1BA$1,200
93 North1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,720
Cypress LandingPlan C1BR,1BA$1,935

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

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carmel By The Sea area is the $3.37 price per square foot 2x1 Townhouse Reno Model at Monterey Townhouse in the in the Villa Del Monte neighborhood starting from $3,132. The second greatest value Carmel By The Sea apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Plaza Apartments starting at $2,850 with a $3.32 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$3.37
Plaza Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.32
The Shoreline at Monterey BayShore Enuff2BR,1BA$3.23
350 Van Buren St350 Van Buren1BR,1BA$1.48
93 North2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.22
Cypress Creek1x11BR,1BA$3.08
Cypress LandingPlan C1BR,1BA$2.93
Northridge ParkThe Soraya1BR,1BA$2.98
Bella Linda ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$3.26
Cambridge CourtPlan A11BR,1BA$3.15

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Getting Around Carmel By The Sea, CA

Walk Score®

93 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 $1,200 at 350 Van Buren St.

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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