Cheap Homes for Rent in Carmel Mountain Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $2,400 (5 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
Windsor Rancho PQS1Studio,1BA$2,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carmel Mountain, CA

As of May 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carmel Mountain area is the $3.12 price per square foot Coronado Alt Model at Deerwood in the in the Rancho Bernardo neighborhood starting from $3,612. The second greatest value Carmel Mountain apartment is the The Cuyamacas Model at The Hills starting at $3,654 with a $3.20 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$3.12
The HillsThe Cuyamacas3BR,2BA$3.20
Canyon Rim ApartmentsC1 Market Rate3BR,2BA$3.10
Cresta BellaAmalfi1BR,1BA$3.20
Carmel TerraceJasmine2BR,2BA$3.29
The Courtyards Pacific VillageAveley1BR,1BA$3.79
12015 Alta Carmel Court, Unit RB Condo12015 Alta Carmel Court1BR,1BA$3.41
The Villas at Camino BernardoPalmilla1BR,1BA$3.59
Alante1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.83
West Village Poway ApartmentsS1Studio ,1BA$4.08

Frequently Asked Questions about Carmel Mountain

What type of rentals are currently available in Carmel Mountain?

There are currently 24 Apartments for Rent in Carmel Mountain, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,344 to $5,244. There are also 19 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Carmel Mountain ranging from $2,490 to $5,100.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Carmel Mountain?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Carmel Mountain ranges from $2,490 to $5,100 with an average monthly rent of $3,666.

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