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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 Studio unit found at Penasquitos Point priced from $1,700. Legacy Hills at Poway 55+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,865. Here are the most affordable Carmel Mountain apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Penasquitos PointStudioStudio,1BA$1,700
Legacy Hills at Poway 55+Studio Large - s2Studio,1BA$1,865
Countryside ApartmentsSage1BR,1BA$1,999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carmel Mountain, CA

As of December 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carmel Mountain area is the $2.77 price per square foot Laguna Model at Montierra in the in the Mira Mesa neighborhood starting from $2,956. The second greatest value Carmel Mountain apartment is the The Sierras Model at The Hills starting at $2,714 with a $2.82 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
MontierraLaguna2BR,2BA$2.77
The HillsThe Sierras2BR,1BA$2.82
Elan Poway HillsAllure2BR,2BA$2.75
DeerwoodAvalon2BR,1BA$2.98
Countryside ApartmentsTea Tree2BR,1BA$2.74
La Privada Valle Poway2BD/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$2.83
Canyon Rim ApartmentsB1 Market Rate2BR,1BA$2.79
Casa Anita ApartmentsB2BR,1BA$2.54
Rancho VillasTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.88
Penasquitos PointCerritos1BR,1BA$2.97

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 Cheapest Studio apartment in Carmel Mountain?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Carmel Mountain is at Penasquitos Point listed at $1,700.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Carmel Mountain Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carmel Mountain Apartment is $1,999 at Countryside Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Carmel Mountain Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Carmel Mountain is starting from $2,100 at Casa Anita Apartments.

What is the most affordable Carmel Mountain Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Carmel Mountain Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Hills and starts from $2,673.

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