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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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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 Studio unit found at SunBay Apartments in the Laguna Grande neighborhood priced from $1,635. Pointe at Westlake in the South Salinas neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,869. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carmel Valley apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SunBay ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,635
Pointe at WestlakeElvyStudio,1BA$1,869
Cypress LandingPlan C1BR,1BA$1,947
Cambridge CourtPlan A11BR,1BA$2,004
Sheridan Park1x1 upper renovated1BR,1BA$2,134
Boronda ManorTwo Bedroom B12BR,1BA$2,139
Pointe at NorthridgeDel Mar1BR,1BA$2,177
233/235 Carmel Ave1 bedroom / 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$2,195
Bella Linda ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$2,200
Cypress Creek1x11BR,1BA$2,231

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

As of January 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carmel Valley area is the $2.80 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at RC15VC in the starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Carmel Valley apartment is the 3x1 Townhouse Reno Model at Monterey Townhouse starting at $3,546 with a $2.75 price per square foot in the Villa Del Monte 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.
RC15VC3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$2.80
Monterey Townhouse3x1 Townhouse Reno3BR,1BA$2.75
Plaza Apartments3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$3.24
Woodside Park2x1AR1T22BR,1BA$2.58
71 Navajo Drive2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.61
Cypress Creek1x11BR,1BA$2.97
Cypress LandingPlan C1BR,1BA$2.62
Northridge ParkThe Soraya1BR,1BA$3.26
Pointe at NorthridgeDel Mar1BR,1BA$3.24
Boronda ManorTwo Bedroom B12BR,1BA$3.25

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carmel Valley Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Carmel Valley?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Carmel Valley is at SunBay Apartments listed at $1,635.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carmel Valley Apartment is $1,947 at Cypress Landing.

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 $2,139 at Boronda Manor.

What is the most affordable Carmel Valley Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Carmel Valley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Plaza Apartments and starts from $3,300.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!