Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carmel, CA from $1,400 (37 Rentals)

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property at 4089 Sunset Ln

$1,700

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$1,700
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4089 Sunset Ln

Pebble BeachCA93953
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344 Dela Vina Ave, Unit B
$1,950
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Studio Apartment Available Jul 19

344 Dela Vina Ave, Unit B

344 Dela Vina AveMonterey, CA 93940
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Pacific Vista
$2,605 - $2,865
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$2,605 - $2,865
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Pacific Vista

57 Soledad DrMonterey, CA 93940
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property at 680 Cortes St

$2,650 - $3,500

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680 Cortes St

MontereyCA93940

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666 Casanova Ave
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666 Casanova Ave

666 Casanova AveMonterey, CA 93940
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Sloat Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sloat Apartments

650 Sloat AveMonterey, CA 93940
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696casa
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

696casa

696 Casanova AveMonterey, CA 93940
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501-555 Ocean Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

501-555 Ocean Ave

501-555 Ocean AveMonterey, CA 93940
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422 Alvarado St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

422 Alvarado St

422 Alvarado StMonterey, CA 93940

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456dela
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

456dela

456 Dela Vina AveMonterey, CA 93940
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Mar Vista Drive
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mar Vista Drive

66-98 Mar Vista DrMonterey, CA 93940
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DayStar Apartments
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DayStar Apartments

412 Dela Vina AveMonterey, CA 93940
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Carmel, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Carmel, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/10/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Carmel, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Carmel Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Carmel By The Sea$3,100$1,79516

Cheapest Available Carmel Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Carmel, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Surfside Apartments in the Villa Del Monte neighborhood priced from $2,650. Pacific Vista in the Monterey Vista neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,865. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carmel apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Surfside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,650
Pacific Vista2X1 Townhouse Reno2BR,1BA$2,865
Monterey Pines ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$3,350
Footprints on the BaySeabreeze2BR,1BA$3,550
Coastal Senior Residences at The Park LaneThe Seabreeze - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$5,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carmel, CA

As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carmel area is the $4.04 price per square foot Seabreeze Model at Footprints on the Bay in the in the Villa Del Monte neighborhood starting from $3,550. The second greatest value Carmel apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Monterey Pines Apartments starting at $3,350 with a $3.87 price per square foot in the Villa Del Monte neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carmel apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Footprints on the BaySeabreeze2BR,1BA$4.04
Monterey Pines ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$3.87
Pacific Vista2X1 Townhouse Reno2BR,1BA$3.37
Coastal Senior Residences at The Park LaneThe Seabreeze - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$7.01
Surfside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carmel Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Carmel Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carmel Apartment is $2,600 at Monterey Pines Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Carmel Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Carmel is starting from $2,865 at Pacific Vista.

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