Cheap Homes for Rent in North City Neighborhood of Del Mar, CA from $2,900 (6 Rentals)

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3877 Pell Pl

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North City, Del Mar, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available North City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North City area of Del Mar, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Club Torrey Pines priced from $2,372. Ocean Crest has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,569. Here are the most affordable North City apartments for rent in Del Mar, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Club Torrey PinesB11BR,1BA$2,372
Ocean CrestThe AvalonStudio,1BA$2,569
Del Mar RidgePinnacle1BR,1BA$2,893

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North City, CA

As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the North City area is the $3.84 price per square foot C1R Model at Signature Point in the in the Torrey Hills neighborhood starting from $4,906. The second greatest value North City apartment is the Pinnacle Model at Del Mar Ridge starting at $2,893 with a $3.24 price per square foot in the Torrey Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Signature PointC1R3BR,2BA$3.84
Del Mar RidgePinnacle1BR,1BA$3.24
AlturaA3 1x11BR,1BA$3.89
Carmel CreekCitation1BR,1BA$3.84
Ocean CrestThe AvalonStudio ,1BA$3.72
AvinoA1 1x11BR,1BA$4.50
The Club Torrey PinesA21BR,1BA$4.79
671 Ida Ave, Unit 671 Back Unit671 Ida Ave1BR,1BA$4.17
One Paseo LivingStudio S1Studio ,1BA$5.27
Beach ColonyBrand New StudioStudio ,1BA$7.10

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Frequently Asked Questions about North City

What type of rentals are currently available in North City?

There are currently 25 Apartments for Rent in North City, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,425 to $10,000. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North City ranging from $2,995 to $55,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in North City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in North City ranges from $2,995 to $55,000 with an average monthly rent of $10,383.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

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