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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 $2,124. Overlook at Bernardo Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,316. 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$2,124
Overlook at Bernardo HeightsMadrid1BR,1BA$2,316
Carmel SummitDel Mar1BR,1BA$2,357

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carmel Mountain Ranch, CA

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carmel Mountain Ranch area is the $3.45 price per square foot Bergamo Model at Cresta Bella in the in the Rancho Penasquitos neighborhood starting from $3,845. The second greatest value Carmel Mountain Ranch apartment is the Bradford Model at The Courtyards Pacific Village starting at $2,780 with a $2.86 price per square foot in the Rancho Penasquitos 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$3.45
The Courtyards Pacific VillageBradford2BR,2BA$2.86
The Villas at Camino BernardoMadera2BR,2BA$3.06
The HillsThe Sierras2BR,1BA$2.70
Carmel SummitDel Mar1BR,1BA$3.38
Bernardo CrestAspen1BR,1BA$3.32
La Terraza ApartmentsMarbella A1BR,1BA$3.39
Windsor Rancho PQA21BR,1BA$3.75
Carmel TerraceCamellia1BR,1BA$4.16
DeerwoodADU11BR,1BA$4.02

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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 37 Apartments for Rent in Carmel Mountain Ranch, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,600 to $7,478. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Carmel Mountain Ranch ranging from $1,295 to $11,000.

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 $1,295 to $11,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,483.

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