Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carmel, CA from $1,200 (12 Rentals)

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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
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Sloat Apartments

650 Sloat AveMonterey, CA 93940
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501-555 Ocean Ave
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501-555 Ocean Ave

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

422 Alvarado St

422 Alvarado StMonterey, CA 93940

Carmel, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Carmel, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/30/2025

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$3,950$1,8509

Cheapest Available Carmel Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Carmel, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 350 Van Buren St in the Villa Del Monte neighborhood priced from $1,200. Surfside Apartments in the Villa Del Monte neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carmel apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
350 Van Buren St350 Van Buren1BR,1BA$1,200
Surfside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,650
464 Ramona Avenue - Monterey2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2,900
Pacific Vista2X1 Townhouse Reno2BR,1BA$2,944
Monterey Pines ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$3,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carmel, CA and Nearby

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carmel area is the $2.60 price per square foot 1020 Funston Ave Model at 1020 Funston Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Skyline Forest neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Carmel apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Model at 464 Ramona Avenue - Monterey starting at $2,900 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 apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1020 Funston Ave, Unit 21020 Funston Ave2BR,2BA$2.60
464 Ramona Avenue - Monterey2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.22
Monterey Pines ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$3.82
Pacific Vista2X1 Townhouse Reno2BR,1BA$3.46
350 Van Buren St350 Van Buren1BR,1BA$1.48
Surfside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.08

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Getting Around Carmel, CA

Walk Score®

67 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 $1,200 at 350 Van Buren St.

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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