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Carmel Valley, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Carmel Valley Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Carmel Valley, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 350 Van Buren St in the Villa Del Monte neighborhood priced from $1,200. Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,626. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carmel Valley apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
350 Van Buren St350 Van Buren1BR,1BA$1,200
Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace2 Bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,626
Pointe at WestlakeRenaissanceStudio,1BA$1,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carmel Valley, CA and Nearby

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carmel Valley area is the $2.97 price per square foot Cantabria w/ Garage Model at Palm Court Apartments in the in the North Salinas neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Carmel Valley apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Santa Lucia starting at $2,695 with a $3.23 price per square foot in the North Salinas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carmel Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Palm Court ApartmentsCantabria w/ Garage2BR,1BA$2.97
Santa Lucia2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$3.23
Northpoint ApartmentsNorthpoint 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.23
350 Van Buren St350 Van Buren1BR,1BA$1.48
Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace2 Bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.04
Cypress Creek1x11BR,1BA$3.10
Cypress LandingPlan C1BR,1BA$2.90
Northridge ParkThe Soraya1BR,1BA$2.98
Pointe at NorthridgeDel Mar1BR,1BA$2.89
Cambridge CourtPlan A11BR,1BA$3.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carmel Valley Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Carmel Valley Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carmel Valley Apartment is $1,200 at 350 Van Buren St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Carmel Valley Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Carmel Valley is starting from $1,626 at Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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