Cheap Apartments for Rent in Del Mar, CA from $1,700 (22 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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property at 13754 Mango Dr

$2,495 - $2,695

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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13754 Mango Dr

Del MarCA92014

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El Adobe
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

El Adobe

2135 Coast BlvdDel Mar, CA 92014

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property at 3887 Pell Pl

$2,645 - $2,850

1 Bedroom Rentals

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3887 Pell Pl

San DiegoCA92130

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Del Mar, CA

Pricing Updated: 06/10/2026

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$17,772$2,15036

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 Heights 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
El Adobe0/1Studio,1BA$2,950
Beach ColonyBrand New StudioStudio,1BA$3,100
Del Mar RidgeBelmont2BR,2BA$3,670

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Del Mar, CA

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Del Mar area is the $4.28 price per square foot 2 Bed Model at Cedros Gardens in the in the North Rios neighborhood starting from $6,100. The second greatest value Del Mar apartment is the Belmont Model at Del Mar Ridge starting at $3,670 with a $2.79 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.
Cedros Gardens2 Bed2BR,2BA$4.28
Del Mar RidgeBelmont2BR,2BA$2.79
RIVAB22BR,2BA$4.97
Solana Mar Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.76
Signature PointAR2BR,2BA$4.45
One Paseo Living1 X 1 A21BR,1BA$5.26
Terraces at Del MarOne Bedroom Plan A1BR,1BA$3.86
The Club Torrey PinesA11BR,1BA$4.61
El Adobe0/1Studio ,1BA$6.92
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 $3,295 at The Club Torrey Pines.

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