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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Carmel?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Carmel Studio Apartments | $2,591 | $2,250 | $3,025 |
Carmel 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,570 | $1,980 | $3,150 |
Carmel 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,260 | $2,500 | $3,900 |
Carmel 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,495 | $3,495 | $3,495 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Carmel, CA
Pricing Updated: 06/27/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Carmel By The Sea | $4,095 | $1,850 | 25 |
Cheapest Available Carmel Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Carmel, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Monterey Pines Apartments in the Villa Del Monte neighborhood priced from $2,400. 464 Ramona Avenue - Monterey in the Villa Del Monte neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carmel apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Monterey Pines Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
464 Ramona Avenue - Monterey | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,900 |
675 Jefferson Street - Monterey | 2 Bed / 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carmel, CA and Nearby
As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carmel area is the $3.02 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 1.5 Bath Model at 451 Dela Vina Ave #207 - Monterey in the in the Villa Del Monte neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Carmel apartment is the 2 Bed / 1.5 Bath Model at 675 Jefferson Street - Monterey starting at $2,925 with a $2.86 price per square foot in the Monterey Vista neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carmel apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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451 Dela Vina Ave #207 - Monterey | 2 Bedroom / 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.02 |
675 Jefferson Street - Monterey | 2 Bed / 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.86 |
302 Ocean Ave, Unit 2 | 302 Ocean Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
255 Larkin St, Unit No. 3 | 255 Larkin St | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
Surfside Apartments | Plan B | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.11 |
Footprints on the Bay | Sand Castle | 2BR,2BA | $3.53 |
464 Ramona Avenue - Monterey | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.07 |
Monterey Pines Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.82 |
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Walk Score®
67 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
43 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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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 $2,400 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 $2,900 at 464 Ramona Avenue - Monterey.
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