Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carmel Mountain Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,200 (9 Rentals)

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The HillsThe Sierras2BR,1BA$2,183
Carmel LandingHampton1BR,1BA$2,407
The Villas at Camino BernardoMadera2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
DeerwoodCoronado Alt3BR,2BA$3.15
The HillsThe Cuyamacas3BR,2BA$3.01
Canyon Rim ApartmentsC1 Market Rate3BR,2BA$3.10
Carmel SummitSolana2BR,2BA$3.68
Cresta BellaAmalfi1BR,1BA$3.23
Carmel TerraceJasmine2BR,2BA$3.28
Windsor Rancho PQA2-11BR,1BA$4.08
12015 Alta Carmel Court, Unit RB Condo12015 Alta Carmel Court1BR,1BA$3.41
The Villas at Camino BernardoPalmilla1BR,1BA$3.65
Alante1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,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

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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