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Del Mar, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Del Mar, CA

Pricing Updated: 06/04/2025

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$4,430$2,42558

Cheapest Available Del Mar Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Del Mar, CA is a Studio unit found at Terraces at Del Mar in the Del Mar Heights neighborhood priced from $2,100. The Club Torrey Pines in the Torrey Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,372. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Del Mar apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Terraces at Del MarStudioStudio,1BA$2,100
The Club Torrey PinesB11BR,1BA$2,372
Ocean CrestThe AvalonStudio,1BA$2,600
Beach ColonyBrand New StudioStudio,1BA$3,010
One Paseo LivingStudio S1Studio,1BA$3,349

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Del Mar, CA

As of June 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Del Mar area is the $3.89 price per square foot C1R Model at Signature Point in the in the Torrey Hills neighborhood starting from $4,980. The second greatest value Del Mar apartment is the Floor Plan A Model at Sandbox Solana starting at $8,000 with a $6.56 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 PointC1R3BR,2BA$3.89
Sandbox SolanaFloor Plan A2BR,2BA$6.56
Los Arboles Apartments2A2BR,2BA$3.80
Del Mar RidgePinnacle1BR,1BA$3.23
One Paseo Living1 X 1 A21BR,1BA$5.18
Ocean CrestThe AvalonStudio ,1BA$3.70
671 Ida Ave, Unit 671 Back Unit671 Ida Ave1BR,1BA$4.17
The Club Torrey PinesA21BR,1BA$4.79
Silverado Apartments, a 55+ Community1x1 R1BR,1BA$4.20
Terraces at Del MarStudioStudio ,1BA$5.25

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Frequently Asked Questions about Del Mar

What type of rentals are currently available in Del Mar?

There are currently 90 Apartments for Rent in Del Mar, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,750 to $10,000. There are also 103 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Del Mar ranging from $1,610 to $100,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Del Mar?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Del Mar ranges from $1,610 to $100,000 with an average monthly rent of $33,491.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Del Mar?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Del Mar range from $4,879 to $8,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,300 to $42,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $9,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,995.

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