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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Del Mar, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/26/2026

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$5,291$2,76825

Cheapest Available Del Mar Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Del Mar, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Terraces at Del Mar in the Del Mar 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
Beach ColonyBrand New StudioStudio,1BA$3,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Del Mar, CA and Nearby

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Del Mar area is the $3.50 price per square foot 3 bedroom, 2 bath Model at 608 N Rios Ave in the in the North Rios neighborhood starting from $6,995. The second greatest value Del Mar apartment is the C1R Model at Signature Point starting at $5,291 with a $4.14 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.
608 N Rios Ave3 bedroom, 2 bath3BR,2BA$3.50
Signature PointC1R3BR,2BA$4.14
RIVAB42BR,2BA$6.28
Solana Mar Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.91
Del Mar RidgePinnacle1BR,1BA$3.77
One Paseo Living1 X 1 A21BR,1BA$5.14
Terraces at Del MarOne Bedroom Plan A1BR,1BA$3.86
The Club Torrey PinesA11BR,1BA$4.61
Beach ColonyBrand New StudioStudio ,1BA$7.31

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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 $2,150 to $9,298. There are also 79 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Del Mar ranging from $2,800 to $75,000.

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Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Del Mar ranges from $2,800 to $75,000 with an average monthly rent of $21,164.

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