Cheap Apartments for Rent in Del Mar, CA from $2,150 (30 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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Sea Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sea Terrace

615-621 Stratford CtDel Mar, CA 92014
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Elan Solana Pointe
$2,745 - $3,245

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Base Rent$2,745 - $3,245

Total Monthly Price$2,745 - $3,245
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 12

Elan Solana Pointe

766 S Nardo AveSolana Beach, CA 92075
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One Paseo Living
$3,452 - $9,298

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

One Paseo Living

3200 Paseo Village WaySan Diego, CA 92130
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property at 307 Longden Ln
$3,500

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2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent
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307 Longden Ln, Unit Longden Lane

307 Longden Ln
Solana BeachCA92075

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Del Mar, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/09/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Del Mar, CA area range in price from $2,768 to $9,298 with an overall median price of $4,489. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Del Mar Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
North City$4,489$2,76835

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 Torrey Hills neighborhood priced from $2,700. Beach Colony in the Torrey Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $3,100. 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
Beach ColonyBrand New StudioStudio,1BA$3,100
El Adobe0/1Studio,1BA$3,150
Del Mar RidgePinnacle1BR,1BA$3,385
One Paseo Living1 X 1 A21BR,1BA$3,885
Solana Mar Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$3,910
Signature PointAR2BR,2BA$4,056
RIVAB52BR,2BA$5,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Del Mar, CA

As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Del Mar area is the $4.57 price per square foot B2 Model at Signature Point in the in the Torrey Hills neighborhood starting from $5,554. The second greatest value Del Mar apartment is the B4 Model at RIVA starting at $7,600 with a $6.37 price per square foot in the North Rios 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.
Signature PointB22BR,2BA$4.57
RIVAB42BR,2BA$6.37
Solana Mar Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.91
Del Mar RidgePinnacle1BR,1BA$3.79
One Paseo Living1 X 1 A21BR,1BA$5.23
Terraces at Del MarOne Bedroom Plan A1BR,1BA$3.86
El Adobe0/1Studio ,1BA$7.39
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.

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