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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 2 Beds unit found at The Hills priced from $2,223. Carmel Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,375. Here are the most affordable Carmel Mountain Ranch apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The HillsThe Sierras2BR,1BA$2,223
Carmel TerraceCamellia1BR,1BA$2,375
La Terraza ApartmentsMarbella A1BR,1BA$2,455
Overlook at Bernardo HeightsCordoba1BR,1BA$2,506
Bernardo CrestBeech2BR,2BA$2,647

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carmel Mountain Ranch, CA

As of January 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carmel Mountain Ranch area is the $2.60 price per square foot The Cuyamacas Model at The Hills in the in the Rancho Bernardo neighborhood starting from $2,966. The second greatest value Carmel Mountain Ranch apartment is the Bergamo Model at Cresta Bella starting at $3,423 with a $3.08 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.
The HillsThe Cuyamacas3BR,2BA$2.60
Cresta BellaBergamo2BR,2BA$3.08
Carmel SummitCoronado2BR,2BA$3.10
DeerwoodBrentwood2BR,2BA$2.76
Bernardo CrestSycamore3BR,2BA$3.32
The Villas at Camino BernardoMadera2BR,2BA$3.21
The Reserve at 4S RanchCedar1BR,1BA$3.68
La Terraza ApartmentsMarbella A1BR,1BA$3.39
The Courtyards Pacific VillageAscot1BR,1BA$4.05
Carmel TerraceGardenia1BR,1BA$3.83

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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 $1,575 to $5,300. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Carmel Mountain Ranch ranging from $2,350 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 $2,350 to $11,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,047.

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