Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carmel Mountain Ranch Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,300 (29 Rentals)

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La Terraza Apartments
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$2,455 - $3,325
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

La Terraza Apartments

10878 Poblado RdSan Diego, CA 92127
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property at 17161 Alva Rd

$2,795

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$2,795
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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17161 Alva Rd, Unit 1532

17161 Alva Rd
San DiegoCA92127
property at 12206 Rancho Bernardo Rd

$2,800

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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12206 Rancho Bernardo Rd, Unit B

12206 Rancho Bernardo Rd
San DiegoCA92128

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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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15277 Maturin Dr.
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15277 Maturin Dr.

15277 Maturin DrSan 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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Bernardo Crest
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bernardo Crest

11820 Paseo LucidoSan Diego, CA 92128

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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 La Terraza Apartments priced from $2,455. Overlook at Bernardo Heights 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
La Terraza ApartmentsMarbella A1BR,1BA$2,455
Overlook at Bernardo HeightsSeville1BR,1BA$2,455
Carmel TerraceCamellia1BR,1BA$2,585
Carmel SummitDel Mar1BR,1BA$2,737
DeerwoodAvalon2BR,1BA$2,916
Windsor Rancho PQA11BR,1BA$2,952
Jefferson at Carmel Mountain RanchB12BR,1BA$2,981
Bernardo CrestMagnolia2BR,2BA$3,247

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carmel Mountain Ranch, CA

As of July 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carmel Mountain Ranch area is the $3.18 price per square foot Coronado Model at Deerwood in the in the Rancho Bernardo neighborhood starting from $3,682. The second greatest value Carmel Mountain Ranch apartment is the Sycamore Model at Bernardo Crest starting at $3,387 with a $3.37 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.
DeerwoodCoronado3BR,2BA$3.18
Bernardo CrestSycamore3BR,2BA$3.37
Jefferson at Carmel Mountain RanchRenovated B12BR,1BA$4.20
Carmel SummitDel Mar1BR,1BA$3.66
La Terraza ApartmentsMarbella A1BR,1BA$3.39
Windsor Rancho PQA11BR,1BA$4.34
Carmel TerraceCamellia1BR,1BA$4.16
Overlook at Bernardo HeightsSeville1BR,1BA$4.52

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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 $2,455 at La Terraza Apartments.

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 $2,840 at Overlook at Bernardo Heights.

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