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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Del Mar, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/26/2026

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$20,841$2,77352

Cheapest Available Del Mar Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Del Mar, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Silverado Apartments, a 55+ Community in the North Rios neighborhood priced from $1,995. Terraces at Del Mar in the Del Mar Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Del Mar apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Silverado Apartments, a 55+ Community1x1 R1BR,1BA$1,995
Terraces at Del MarOne Bedroom Plan A1BR,1BA$2,700
The Club Torrey PinesB11BR,1BA$2,799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Del Mar, CA

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Del Mar area is the $2.71 price per square foot Newport Model at Del Mar Ridge in the in the Torrey Hills neighborhood starting from $3,525. The second greatest value Del Mar apartment is the 1/2 Model at El Adobe starting at $6,800 with a $5.34 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.
Del Mar RidgeNewport2BR,2BA$2.71
El Adobe1/21BR,2BA$5.34
RIVAB42BR,2BA$6.38
Signature PointAR2BR,2BA$4.61
Terraces at Del MarOne Bedroom Plan A1BR,1BA$3.86
The Club Torrey PinesB11BR,1BA$4.27
One Paseo LivingStudio S1Studio ,1BA$5.48
Silverado Apartments, a 55+ Community1x1 R1BR,1BA$3.56
Beach ColonyBrand New StudioStudio ,1BA$6.96

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Frequently Asked Questions about Del Mar

What type of rentals are currently available in Del Mar?

There are currently 98 Apartments for Rent in Del Mar, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,995 to $23,991. There are also 87 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Del Mar ranging from $2,650 to $65,000.

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 $2,650 to $65,000 with an average monthly rent of $19,780.

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 $4,249 to $13,062, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,300 to $65,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $7,095 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,995.

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