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263 Monroe St

MontereyCA93940

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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 1 Bed unit found at 3068 Redwood Dr in the Outer Monterey neighborhood priced from $1,400. Boronda Manor in the North Salinas neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,699. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carmel By The Sea apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3068 Redwood Dr1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,400
Boronda ManorStudio E1BStudio,1BA$1,699
Pointe at WestlakeAbby StudioStudio,1BA$1,799

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

As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carmel By The Sea area is the $3.11 price per square foot Plan B Model at Surfside Apartments in the in the Villa Del Monte neighborhood starting from $3,050. The second greatest value Carmel By The Sea apartment is the Plan D Model at Cypress Landing starting at $2,341 with a $2.46 price per square foot in the West 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.
Surfside ApartmentsPlan B2BR,1.5BA$3.11
Cypress LandingPlan D2BR,2BA$2.46
Plaza Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.86
Cambridge CourtPlan B12BR,1BA$3.12
Cypress Creek1x11BR,1BA$2.93
Northridge ParkThe Soraya1BR,1BA$2.98
Bella Linda ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$3.26
Pointe at NorthridgeDel Mar1BR,1BA$2.90
Sheridan Park1x1 upper renovated1BR,1BA$3.56
3068 Redwood Dr1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.62

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Frequently Asked Questions about Carmel By The Sea

What type of rentals are currently available in Carmel By The Sea?

There are currently 57 Apartments for Rent in Carmel By The Sea, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,400 to $8,671. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Carmel By The Sea ranging from $2,275 to $9,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Carmel By The Sea?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Carmel By The Sea ranges from $2,275 to $9,950 with an average monthly rent of $4,932.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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