Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carmel, CA from $1,900 (29 Rentals)

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property at 32 Vía Ventura

$1,900 - $4,250

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32 Vía Ventura

MontereyCA93940
property at 3207 Golden Oaks Ln

$2,300

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 19

3207 Golden Oaks Ln

MontereyCA93940

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562 Van Buren St, Unit A
$2,500
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562 Van Buren St, Unit A

562 Van Buren StMonterey, CA 93940
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666 Casanova Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

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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599fran
2 Bedroom Apartments

599fran

599 W Franklin StMonterey, CA 93940

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Carmel, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Carmel, CA

Pricing Updated: 08/29/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Carmel, CA area range in price from $1,795 to $9,485 with an overall median price of $2,600. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Carmel Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Carmel By The Sea$2,600$1,79519

Cheapest Available Carmel Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Carmel, CA is a Studio unit found at 696casa in the Villa Del Monte neighborhood priced from $1,850. 1281 - 1299 8th Street in the Villa Del Monte neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,150. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carmel apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
696casa0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,850
1281 - 1299 8th Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,150
456dela1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,250
Pacific Vista1X1 Renovated1BR,1BA$2,435
599fran2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2,595
Surfside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,650
Pacific Pines1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,780
Monterey Pines ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$3,398

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carmel, CA

As of August 29, 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 $3,398 with a $3.93 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$3.93
599fran2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.58
562 Van Buren St, Unit A562 Van Buren St3BR,1.5BA$3.45
1220 2nd St1220 2nd St1BR,1BA$3.26
Surfside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.08
456dela1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.50
Pacific Pines1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.45
1281 - 1299 8th Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$4.16
696casa0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$4.11

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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 $2,150 at 1281 - 1299 8th Street.

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 $2,595 at 599fran.

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