Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carmel Mountain Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,200 (9 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Carmel Mountain area of San Diego.

Carmel Landing

12015 Alta Carmel Court, Unit RB Condo

Carmel Terrace
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The Villas at Camino Bernardo

12067 Alta Carmel Ct, Unit 70

Jefferson at Carmel Mountain Ranch
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12067 Alta Carmel Ct
Carmel Mountain, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Carmel Mountain?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Carmel Mountain Studio Apartments | $2,700 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
Carmel Mountain 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,736 | $2,337 | $3,156 |
Carmel Mountain 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,214 | $2,243 | $4,154 |
Carmel Mountain 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,969 | $3,300 | $5,229 |
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There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Carmel Mountain Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Cheapest Available Carmel Mountain Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Carmel Mountain area of San Diego, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at The Hills priced from $2,183. Carmel Landing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,407. Here are the most affordable Carmel Mountain apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Hills | The Sierras | 2BR,1BA | $2,183 |
Carmel Landing | Hampton | 1BR,1BA | $2,407 |
The Villas at Camino Bernardo | Madera | 2BR,2BA | $2,527 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carmel Mountain, CA
As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carmel Mountain area is the $3.15 price per square foot Coronado Alt Model at Deerwood in the in the Rancho Bernardo neighborhood starting from $3,642. The second greatest value Carmel Mountain apartment is the The Cuyamacas Model at The Hills starting at $3,437 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 apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Deerwood | Coronado Alt | 3BR,2BA | $3.15 |
The Hills | The Cuyamacas | 3BR,2BA | $3.01 |
Canyon Rim Apartments | C1 Market Rate | 3BR,2BA | $3.10 |
Carmel Summit | Solana | 2BR,2BA | $3.68 |
Cresta Bella | Amalfi | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
Carmel Terrace | Jasmine | 2BR,2BA | $3.28 |
Windsor Rancho PQ | A2-1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.08 |
12015 Alta Carmel Court, Unit RB Condo | 12015 Alta Carmel Court | 1BR,1BA | $3.41 |
The Villas at Camino Bernardo | Palmilla | 1BR,1BA | $3.65 |
Alante | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.83 |
Getting Around the Carmel Mountain Neighborhood in San Diego, CA
Walk Score®
63 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
40 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
30 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carmel Mountain Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Carmel Mountain?
The cheapest apartment in Carmel Mountain is Carmel Landing which is listed at $2,337, while the average apartment in Carmel Mountain costs $3,819.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Carmel Mountain?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Carmel Mountain that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Carmel Mountain?
Cheap apartments in Carmel Mountain have an average cost of $205 which is $3,614 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Carmel Mountain.
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