Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carmel By The Sea, CA from $1,700 (54 Rentals)

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$2,050 - $4,100

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3 Monte Verde St

Carmel By The SeaCA93921
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Cypress Creek
$2,069 - $3,110
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Cypress Creek

162-162 Casentini StSalinas, CA 93907
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Sheridan Park
$2,286 - $2,884
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Sheridan Park

1450 N 1st StSalinas, CA 93906
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Monterey Townhouse
$2,541 - $3,007
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Monterey Townhouse

825 Casanova AveMonterey, CA 93940
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Woodside Park
$3,289
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Woodside Park

1040 Riker StSalinas, CA 93901
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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
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Mar Vista Drive

66-98 Mar Vista DrMonterey, CA 93940
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71 Navajo Drive
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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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DayStar Apartments
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DayStar Apartments

412 Dela Vina AveMonterey, CA 93940
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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 Boronda Manor in the North Salinas neighborhood priced from $1,795. Pointe at Northridge in the North Salinas neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,994. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carmel By The Sea apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Boronda ManorStudio E1BStudio,1BA$1,795
Pointe at NorthridgeDel Mar1BR,1BA$1,994
Cambridge CourtPlan A11BR,1BA$2,055
Cypress Creek1x11BR,1BA$2,069
Pointe at WestlakeTrinity1BR,1BA$2,080
Northridge ParkThe Soraya1BR,1BA$2,125
233/235 Carmel Ave1 bedroom / 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$2,195
Sheridan Park1x1 upper renovated1BR,1BA$2,286
Plaza Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,300
93 North2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2,350

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

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carmel By The Sea area is the $3.09 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Cypress Creek in the in the West Salinas neighborhood starting from $3,090. The second greatest value Carmel By The Sea apartment is the One Bedroom Model at The Independent starting at $3,200 with a $3.22 price per square foot in the Villa Del Monte 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.
Cypress Creek2x22BR,2BA$3.09
The IndependentOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.22
Monterey Townhouse2x1 Townhouse Reno2BR,1BA$3.13
Pacific Vista2X1 Townhouse Reno2BR,1BA$3.60
93 North2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.08
Cypress LandingPlan C1BR,1BA$3.08
Northridge ParkThe Soraya1BR,1BA$2.98
Pointe at NorthridgeDel Mar1BR,1BA$2.97
Cambridge CourtPlan A11BR,1BA$3.37
Marina CrescentSeascape1BR,1BA$3.33

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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 $1,878 at Boronda Manor.

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 $2,338 at Boronda Manor.

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