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233/235 Carmel Ave
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233-235 Carmel AveMarina, CA 93933
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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 Cambridge Court in the West Salinas neighborhood priced from $1,619. 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$1,619
93 North1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,895
SunBay Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,985
Mar Vista DriveStudioStudio,1BA$1,995
Boronda ManorTwo Bedroom B12BR,1BA$1,999
Pointe at NorthridgeDel Mar1BR,1BA$2,041
Pointe at WestlakeTrinity1BR,1BA$2,067
Sheridan Park1x1 upper renovated1BR,1BA$2,129
Cypress LandingPlan C1BR,1BA$2,148
233/235 Carmel Ave1 bedroom / 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$2,195

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

As of December 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carmel By The Sea area is the $3.33 price per square foot Residence 1 Luxury Model at Seventeen Mile Drive Village Apartment Homes in the in the Outer Monterey neighborhood starting from $3,829. 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.
Seventeen Mile Drive Village Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury2BR,2BA$3.33
Woodside Park2x1BR1T22BR,1BA$2.85
Plaza Apartments3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$3.24
93 North2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.08
Cypress Creek1x11BR,1BA$3.22
Cypress LandingPlan C1BR,1BA$2.89
Northridge ParkThe Soraya1BR,1BA$3.26
Bella Linda ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$3.26
Pointe at NorthridgeDel Mar1BR,1BA$3.04
Boronda ManorTwo Bedroom B12BR,1BA$3.03

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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

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 $1,619.

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 $1,999 at Boronda Manor.

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