Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carmel, CA from $1,400 (7 Rentals)

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666 Casanova Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

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: 06/27/2025

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$4,095$1,85025

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Monterey Pines ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2,400
464 Ramona Avenue - Monterey2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2,900
675 Jefferson Street - Monterey2 Bed / 1.5 Bath2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
451 Dela Vina Ave #207 - Monterey2 Bedroom / 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$3.02
675 Jefferson Street - Monterey2 Bed / 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.86
302 Ocean Ave, Unit 2302 Ocean Ave2BR,1BA$2.50
255 Larkin St, Unit No. 3255 Larkin St2BR,1BA$3.00
Surfside ApartmentsPlan B2BR,1.5BA$3.11
Footprints on the BaySand Castle2BR,2BA$3.53
464 Ramona Avenue - Monterey2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.07
Monterey Pines ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$3.82

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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 $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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