Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carmel Mountain Ranch Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,300 (30 Rentals)

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La Terraza Apartments
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$2,455 - $3,505
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$2,455 - $3,505
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La Terraza Apartments

10878 Poblado RdSan Diego, CA 92127
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$3,100

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17075 W Bernardo Dr, Unit 101

17075 W Bernardo Dr
San DiegoCA92127
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Fairbanks Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairbanks Square

16050 Potomac Ridge RdSan Diego, CA 92127
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The Boulders
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Boulders

17161 Alva RdSan Diego, CA 92127
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Windsor Rancho PQ
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Rancho PQ

14433 Penasquitos DrSan Diego, CA 92129
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15277 Maturin Dr.
1 Bedroom Apartments

15277 Maturin Dr.

15277 Maturin DrSan Diego, CA 92127
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Bernardo Crest
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bernardo Crest

11820 Paseo LucidoSan Diego, CA 92128

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Symphony at Del Sur
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Symphony at Del Sur

16610 Templeton StSan Diego, CA 92127
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Carmel Mountain Ranch, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Carmel Mountain Ranch Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Carmel Mountain Ranch area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Villas at Camino Bernardo priced from $2,341. Overlook at Bernardo Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,342. Here are the most affordable Carmel Mountain Ranch apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Villas at Camino BernardoPalmilla1BR,1BA$2,341
Overlook at Bernardo HeightsMadrid1BR,1BA$2,342
The HillsThe Sierras2BR,1BA$2,425
DeerwoodADU11BR,1BA$2,425
The Courtyards Pacific VillageAscot1BR,1BA$2,454
La Terraza ApartmentsMarbella A1BR,1BA$2,455
Bernardo CrestAspen1BR,1BA$2,489
Cresta BellaArezzo Lower1BR,1BA$2,534
Carmel TerraceCamellia1BR,1BA$2,552
Carmel SummitDel Mar1BR,1BA$2,577

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carmel Mountain Ranch, CA

As of June 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carmel Mountain Ranch area is the $3.56 price per square foot Bergamo Model at Cresta Bella in the in the Rancho Penasquitos neighborhood starting from $3,957. The second greatest value Carmel Mountain Ranch apartment is the The Sierras Model at The Hills starting at $2,425 with a $2.52 price per square foot in the Rancho Bernardo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carmel Mountain Ranch apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cresta BellaBergamo2BR,2BA$3.56
The HillsThe Sierras2BR,1BA$2.52
Carmel SummitDel Mar1BR,1BA$3.46
Bernardo CrestAspen1BR,1BA$3.35
La Terraza ApartmentsMarbella A1BR,1BA$3.39
Windsor Rancho PQA21BR,1BA$3.93
The Villas at Camino BernardoPalmilla1BR,1BA$3.33
The Courtyards Pacific VillageAscot1BR,1BA$3.69
Carmel TerraceCamellia1BR,1BA$4.11
DeerwoodADU11BR,1BA$4.07

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carmel Mountain Ranch Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Carmel Mountain Ranch Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carmel Mountain Ranch Apartment is $2,341 at The Villas at Camino Bernardo.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Carmel Mountain Ranch Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Carmel Mountain Ranch is starting from $2,425 at The Hills.

What is the most affordable Carmel Mountain Ranch Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Carmel Mountain Ranch Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at La Terraza Apartments and starts from $3,245.

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