Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carmel Mountain Ranch Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,300 (12 Rentals)

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Fairbanks Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairbanks Square

16050 Potomac Ridge RdSan Diego, CA 92127
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17161 Alva Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

17161 Alva Rd

17161 Alva RdSan Diego, CA 92127
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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 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bernardo Crest

11820 Paseo LucidoSan Diego, CA 92128

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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 RB Racquet Club Apartments priced from $2,250. La Terraza Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,455. Here are the most affordable Carmel Mountain Ranch apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RB Racquet Club ApartmentsSan Diegan1BR,1BA$2,250
La Terraza ApartmentsMarbella A1BR,1BA$2,455
Bernardo CrestAspen1BR,1BA$2,459
Carmel TerraceCamellia1BR,1BA$2,515
Windsor Rancho PQS1Studio,1BA$2,520

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carmel Mountain Ranch, CA

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carmel Mountain Ranch area is the $2.95 price per square foot Belluno Upper Model at Cresta Bella in the in the Rancho Penasquitos neighborhood starting from $3,917. The second greatest value Carmel Mountain Ranch apartment is the The Cuyamacas Model at The Hills starting at $3,333 with a $2.92 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 BellaBelluno Upper2BR,2BA$2.95
The HillsThe Cuyamacas3BR,2BA$2.92
The Courtyards Pacific VillageBradford2BR,2BA$3.47
DeerwoodAvalon2BR,1BA$3.22
Bernardo CrestAspen1BR,1BA$3.31
La Terraza ApartmentsMarbella A1BR,1BA$3.39
12015 Alta Carmel Court, Unit RB Condo12015 Alta Carmel Court1BR,1BA$3.41
The Villas at Camino BernardoPalmilla1BR,1BA$3.59
The Reserve at 4S RanchAspen1BR,1BA$3.69
RB Racquet Club ApartmentsSan Diegan1BR,1BA$3.46

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Carmel Mountain Ranch, San Diego, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carmel Mountain Ranch Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Carmel Mountain Ranch?

The cheapest apartment in Carmel Mountain Ranch is RB Racquet Club Apartments which is listed at $2,250, while the average apartment in Carmel Mountain Ranch costs $4,895.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Carmel Mountain Ranch?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Carmel Mountain Ranch that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Carmel Mountain Ranch?

Cheap apartments in Carmel Mountain Ranch have an average cost of $128 which is $4,767 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Carmel Mountain Ranch.

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