Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carmel By The Sea Neighborhood of Carmel, CA from $1,414 (48 Rentals)

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property at 32 Vía Ventura

$1,900 - $4,400

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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32 Vía Ventura

MontereyCA93940

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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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Pacific Vista
$2,584 - $2,965
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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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1972 Irving Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1972 Irving Ave

1972 Irving AveMonterey, CA 93940
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787 Laine St
1 Bedroom Apartments

787 Laine St

787 Laine StMonterey, 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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724 Spencer St
1 Bedroom Apartments

724 Spencer St

724 Spencer StMonterey, CA 93940
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775 Spencer St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

775 Spencer St

775 Spencer StMonterey, CA 93940

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RM700L
2 Bedroom Apartments

RM700L

700 Laine 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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70 Forest Ridge #27
2 Bedroom Apartments

70 Forest Ridge #27

70 Forest Ridge RdMonterey, CA 93940
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Thinking about getting a co-signer for your rental application? We break down what a co-signer is, the potential benefits, and the serious risks for both parties. Find out if it's the right choice for you.

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The Chateau Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Chateau Apartments

181 Central AvePacific Grove, CA 93950
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Villa Pines
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Pines

215 Grove Acre AvePacific Grove, CA 93950
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845L-T/L-DP
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

845L-T/L-DP

845 Lighthouse AvePacific Grove, CA 93950

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. 787 Laine St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,045. 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
787 Laine St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2,045
Ocean View at Pacific Grove ApartmentsStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$2,200
860 Parcel Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,200
Pacific Grove Senior Living1 Bed 1 Bath - Peninsula1BR,1BA$2,250
501 Lighthouse Avenue - Monterey1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,295
Pacific Vista1X1 Renovated1BR,1BA$2,584
399 Dickman Ave2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1BA$3,050
845L-T/L-DP2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3,300
Seventeen Mile Drive Village Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury2BR,2BA$4,507

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

As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carmel By The Sea area is the $3.92 price per square foot Residence 1 Luxury Model at Seventeen Mile Drive Village Apartment Homes in the in the Outer Monterey neighborhood starting from $4,507. The second greatest value Carmel By The Sea apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at 845L-T/L-DP starting at $3,300 with a $4.02 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$3.92
845L-T/L-DP2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$4.02
501 Lighthouse Avenue - Monterey1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.19
Pacific Grove Senior Living2 Bed 2 Bath - Seaside2BR,2BA$5.21
832haw1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.75
Pacific Vista1X1 Renovated1BR,1BA$5.74
Ocean View at Pacific Grove ApartmentsStudio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$5.12

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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 $2,200 at 860 Parcel Street.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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