Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carmel Mountain Ranch Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,300 (8 Rentals)

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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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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 Studio unit found at Bella Vista priced from $1,595. Overlook at Bernardo Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,323. Here are the most affordable Carmel Mountain Ranch apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bella Vista17059 - Studio w/ KitchenetteStudio,1BA$1,595
Overlook at Bernardo HeightsSeville1BR,1BA$2,323
The HillsThe Sierras2BR,1BA$2,343

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carmel Mountain Ranch, CA

As of December 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carmel Mountain Ranch area is the $2.63 price per square foot The Cuyamacas Model at The Hills in the in the Rancho Bernardo neighborhood starting from $3,005. The second greatest value Carmel Mountain Ranch apartment is the Sycamore Model at Bernardo Crest starting at $3,537 with a $3.52 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.
The HillsThe Cuyamacas3BR,2BA$2.63
Bernardo CrestSycamore3BR,2BA$3.52
DeerwoodAvalon2BR,1BA$3.06
Cresta BellaArezzo Lower1BR,1BA$3.28
Carmel SummitDel Mar1BR,1BA$3.66
Jefferson at Carmel Mountain RanchRenovated A31BR,1BA$4.09
La Terraza ApartmentsMarbella A1BR,1BA$3.39
The Villas at Camino BernardoPalmilla1BR,1BA$3.62
Carmel TerraceCamellia1BR,1BA$3.92
Overlook at Bernardo HeightsSeville1BR,1BA$4.28

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Carmel Mountain Ranch, San Diego, CA

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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 $2,323 at Overlook at Bernardo Heights.

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 $2,343 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 The Hills and starts from $3,005.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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