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Del Mar, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Del Mar, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/31/2025

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$5,355$2,19515

Cheapest Available Del Mar Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Del Mar, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Club Torrey Pines in the Torrey Hills neighborhood priced from $2,372. Ocean Crest in the North Rios neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,759. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Del Mar apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Club Torrey PinesB11BR,1BA$2,372
Ocean CrestCatalina1BR,1BA$2,759
Beach ColonyBrand New StudioStudio,1BA$3,065
Sierra Seaside Flats1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3,395
One Paseo Living1 X 1 A21BR,1BA$3,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Del Mar, CA

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Del Mar area is the $3.31 price per square foot The Coronado Model at Ocean Crest in the in the North Rios neighborhood starting from $3,131. The second greatest value Del Mar apartment is the Aspire Model at Elan Beachhouse Del Mar starting at $3,895 with a $5.06 price per square foot in the Del Mar Heights 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.
Ocean CrestThe Coronado2BR,2BA$3.31
Elan Beachhouse Del MarAspire1BR,1BA$5.06
One Paseo Living1 X 1 A21BR,1BA$4.74
Sierra Seaside Flats1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$5.30
The Club Torrey PinesA21BR,1BA$4.79
Beach ColonyBrand New StudioStudio ,1BA$7.23

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Frequently Asked Questions about Del Mar

What type of rentals are currently available in Del Mar?

There are currently 92 Apartments for Rent in Del Mar, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,100 to $21,550. There are also 105 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Del Mar ranging from $2,675 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 $2,675 to $100,000 with an average monthly rent of $28,606.

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 $4,465 to $10,650, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,395 to $42,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,895 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,995.

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