Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carmel By The Sea Neighborhood of Carmel, CA from $1,400 (41 Rentals)

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$1,795

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541 Wave St

MontereyCA93940

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Pacific Vista
$2,910 - $2,945
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Pacific Vista

57 Soledad DrMonterey, CA 93940
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Vista Point Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Point Apartments

650 Jewell AvePacific Grove, CA 93950
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Presidio Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Presidio Apartments

1100 McClellan AveMonterey, CA 93940
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Monarch Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monarch Apartments

2 Moreland AvePacific Grove, CA 93950
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832haw
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

832haw

832-843 Hawthorne StMonterey, CA 93940
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RM1972I
1 Bedroom Apartments

RM1972I

1972 Irving AveMonterey, CA 93940
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RM480P
1 Bedroom Apartments

RM480P

480 Prescott 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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740 Crocker Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

740 Crocker Ave

740 Crocker AvePacific Grove, CA 93950
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RM724S
1 Bedroom Apartments

RM724S

724 Spencer StMonterey, CA 93940
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RM775S
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

RM775S

775 Spencer StMonterey, CA 93940
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391 Central Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

391 Central Ave

391 Central AvePacific Grove, CA 93950

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Carmel By The Sea, Carmel, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Carmel By The Sea Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Carmel By The Sea area of Carmel, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 832haw priced from $1,875. Pacific Grove Senior Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,595. Here are the most affordable Carmel By The Sea apartments for rent in Carmel, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
832haw1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,875
Pacific Grove Senior Living1 Bed 1 Bath - Peninsula1BR,1BA$2,595
Pacific Vista2X1 Townhouse Reno2BR,1BA$2,910
The Crest at Pacific GroveOcean Breeze2BR,1BA$3,025
Seventeen Mile Drive Village Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury2BR,2BA$4,469

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carmel By The Sea, CA

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carmel By The Sea area is the $3.89 price per square foot Residence 1 Luxury Model at Seventeen Mile Drive Village Apartment Homes in the in the Outer Monterey neighborhood starting from $4,469. The second greatest value Carmel By The Sea apartment is the Ocean Breeze Model at The Crest at Pacific Grove starting at $3,025 with a $3.56 price per square foot in the Outer Monterey neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carmel By The Sea apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Seventeen Mile Drive Village Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury2BR,2BA$3.89
The Crest at Pacific GroveOcean Breeze2BR,1BA$3.56
Pacific Vista2X1 Townhouse Reno2BR,1BA$3.42
638 Laine St, Unit APARTMENT638 Laine St2BR,1BA$4.28
Pacific Grove Senior Living2 Bed 2 Bath - Seaside2BR,2BA$5.21
832haw1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.75

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carmel By The Sea Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carmel By The Sea Apartment is $1,875 at 832haw.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Carmel By The Sea is starting from $2,910 at Pacific Vista.

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