Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carmel By The Sea, CA from $1,500 (14 Rentals)

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Carmel By The Sea, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Carmel By The Sea Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Carmel By The Sea, CA is a Studio unit found at Cambridge Court in the West Salinas neighborhood priced from $1,596. 93 North in the Northbridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carmel By The Sea apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cambridge CourtPlan E1Studio,1BA$1,596
93 North1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,895
Boronda ManorTwo Bedroom B12BR,1BA$1,942
Monterey TownhouseStudio RenoStudio,1BA$2,012
Pointe at NorthridgeDel Mar1BR,1BA$2,025

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

As of December 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carmel By The Sea area is the $3.24 price per square foot 3BR/1.0BA Model at Plaza Apartments in the in the Northbridge neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Carmel By The Sea apartment is the 2x1BR1T2 Model at Woodside Park starting at $2,904 with a $2.85 price per square foot in the South 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.
Plaza Apartments3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$3.24
Woodside Park2x1BR1T22BR,1BA$2.85
Palm Court ApartmentsAsturia with Carport1BR,1BA$2.71
921 University Avenue2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.61
93 North2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.08
Cypress Creek1x11BR,1BA$3.25
Cypress LandingPlan C1BR,1BA$2.89
Northridge ParkThe Soraya1BR,1BA$3.26
Pointe at NorthridgeDel Mar1BR,1BA$3.01
Boronda ManorTwo Bedroom B12BR,1BA$2.95

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carmel By The Sea Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Carmel By The Sea?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Carmel By The Sea is at Cambridge Court listed at $1,596.

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 $1,895 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 $1,942 at Boronda Manor.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Everything is a negotiation in real estate!