Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carmel By The Sea Neighborhood of Carmel, CA from $1,400 (49 Rentals)

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property at 541 Wave St

$1,795 - $1,850

1 Bedroom Rentals

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541 Wave St

MontereyCA93940
property at 763-765 Taylor St

$2,050 - $3,050

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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763-765 Taylor St

MontereyCA93940

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property at 189 Central Ave

$2,950 - $3,850

1 Bedroom Rentals

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189 Central Ave

Pacific GroveCA93950
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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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Mar Vista Drive
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mar Vista Drive

66-98 Mar Vista DrMonterey, CA 93940
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RM480P
1 Bedroom Apartments

RM480P

480 Prescott AveMonterey, 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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70 Forest Ridge #27
2 Bedroom Apartments

70 Forest Ridge #27

70 Forest Ridge RdMonterey, CA 93940
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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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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. RM480P has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,200. 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
RM480P1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,200
Pacific Grove Senior Living1 Bed 1 Bath - Peninsula1BR,1BA$2,595
RM724S1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,600
RM775S2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,650
Pacific Vista2X1 Townhouse Reno2BR,1BA$3,351
Seventeen Mile Drive Village Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury2BR,2BA$4,139

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

As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carmel By The Sea area is the $3.60 price per square foot Residence 1 Luxury Model at Seventeen Mile Drive Village Apartment Homes in the in the Outer Monterey neighborhood starting from $4,139. The second greatest value Carmel By The Sea apartment is the 2X1 Townhouse Reno Model at Pacific Vista starting at $3,351 with a $3.94 price per square foot in the Monterey Vista 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$3.60
Pacific Vista2X1 Townhouse Reno2BR,1BA$3.94
RM775S2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.53
638 Laine St, Unit APARTMENT638 Laine St2BR,1BA$4.28
Pacific Grove Senior Living2 Bed 2 Bath - Seaside2BR,2BA$5.21
1108 Patterson Ln, Unit Upstairs Unit1108 Patterson Ln1BR,1BA$4.17
RM724S1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$4.33
RM480P1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$4.19
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 $2,650 at RM775S.

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