Cheap Apartments for Rent in Del Mar, CA from $1,700 (23 Rentals)

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Los Arboles Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Los Arboles Apartments

399 Stratford CtDel Mar, CA 92014
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Park Place Del Mar
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place Del Mar

13850 Mango DrDel Mar, CA 92014
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El Adobe
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

El Adobe

2135 Coast BlvdDel Mar, CA 92014
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Elan Solana Pointe
$2,745 - $3,245
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Elan Solana Pointe

766 S Nardo AveSolana Beach, CA 92075
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One Paseo Living
$3,270 - $9,298
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One Paseo Living

3200 Paseo Village WaySan Diego, CA 92130
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3877 Pell Pl

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Del Mar, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/26/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Del Mar, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Del Mar Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
North City$5,291$2,76825

Cheapest Available Del Mar Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Del Mar, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Terraces at Del Mar in the Del Mar neighborhood priced from $2,700. The Club Torrey Pines in the Torrey Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,768. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Del Mar apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Terraces at Del MarOne Bedroom Plan A1BR,1BA$2,700
The Club Torrey PinesA11BR,1BA$2,768
Beach ColonyBrand New StudioStudio,1BA$3,100
Del Mar RidgePinnacle1BR,1BA$3,372
One Paseo Living1 X 1 A21BR,1BA$3,816

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Del Mar, CA

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Del Mar area is the $3.50 price per square foot 3 bedroom, 2 bath Model at 608 N Rios Ave in the in the North Rios neighborhood starting from $6,995. The second greatest value Del Mar apartment is the C1R Model at Signature Point starting at $5,291 with a $4.14 price per square foot in the Torrey Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Del Mar apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
608 N Rios Ave3 bedroom, 2 bath3BR,2BA$3.50
Signature PointC1R3BR,2BA$4.14
RIVAB42BR,2BA$6.28
Solana Mar Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.91
Del Mar RidgePinnacle1BR,1BA$3.77
One Paseo Living1 X 1 A21BR,1BA$5.14
Terraces at Del MarOne Bedroom Plan A1BR,1BA$3.86
The Club Torrey PinesA11BR,1BA$4.61
Beach ColonyBrand New StudioStudio ,1BA$7.31

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Del Mar Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Del Mar Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Del Mar Apartment is $2,700 at Terraces at Del Mar.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Del Mar Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Del Mar is starting from $3,511 at The Club Torrey Pines.

What is the most affordable Del Mar Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Del Mar Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Signature Point and starts from $5,291.

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