Cheap Homes for Rent in Carmel Mountain Ranch Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $2,000 (13 Rentals)

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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 $1,695. Cypress at Junipers Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,774. Here are the most affordable Carmel Mountain Ranch apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bella Vista17059 - Studio w/ Kitchenette & BalconyStudio,1BA$1,695
Cypress at Junipers Senior Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,774
RB Racquet Club ApartmentsSan Diegan1BR,1BA$2,200
Bernardo CrestAspen1BR,1BA$2,219
Windsor Rancho PQS1Studio,1BA$2,407

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carmel Mountain Ranch, CA

As of September 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carmel Mountain Ranch area is the $3.02 price per square foot Barletta Upper Model at Cresta Bella in the in the Rancho Penasquitos neighborhood starting from $3,889. The second greatest value Carmel Mountain Ranch apartment is the Two Bedroom - Two Bathroom Model at La Serena Apartments starting at $3,195 with a $3.01 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 BellaBarletta Upper2BR,2BA$3.02
La Serena ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$3.01
The HillsThe Sierras2BR,1BA$2.78
DeerwoodAvalon2BR,1BA$3.05
Carmel SummitLa Jolla1BR,1BA$3.57
Bernardo CrestAspen1BR,1BA$2.98
La Terraza ApartmentsMarbella A1BR,1BA$3.39
12015 Alta Carmel Court, Unit RB Condo12015 Alta Carmel Court1BR,1BA$3.41
RB Racquet Club ApartmentsSan Diegan1BR,1BA$3.38
Cypress at Junipers Senior Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.10

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Carmel Mountain Ranch, San Diego, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Carmel Mountain Ranch

What type of rentals are currently available in Carmel Mountain Ranch?

There are currently 41 Apartments for Rent in Carmel Mountain Ranch, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,695 to $5,644. There are also 50 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Carmel Mountain Ranch ranging from $2,000 to $11,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Carmel Mountain Ranch?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Carmel Mountain Ranch ranges from $2,000 to $11,900 with an average monthly rent of $4,762.

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