Cheap Homes for Rent in the Carmel Mountain Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $2,700 (5 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Carmel Mountain area of San Diego.

property at 13883 Via Rimini

$2,850

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$2,850

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$2,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

13883 Via Rimini

San DiegoCA92129

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property at 12063 Alta Carmel Ct

$3,049

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$3,049

Total Monthly Price
$3,049

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 25

12063 Alta Carmel Ct, Unit Il Palio

12063 Alta Carmel Ct
San DiegoCA92128

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 Legacy Hills at Poway 55+ priced from $1,694. Gateway Park - 55+ Active Adult Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,195. Here are the most affordable Carmel Mountain apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Legacy Hills at Poway 55+Studio Upgraded - s1uStudio,1BA$1,694
Gateway Park - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsOne Bedroom - D1BR,1BA$2,195
Pomerado Gardens Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carmel Mountain, CA

As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carmel Mountain area is the $2.64 price per square foot Bougainvilla Model at Countryside Apartments in the in the Carmel Mountain neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Carmel Mountain apartment is the Laguna Model at Montierra starting at $3,366 with a $3.15 price per square foot in the Mira Mesa 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.
Countryside ApartmentsBougainvilla3BR,2BA$2.64
MontierraLaguna2BR,2BA$3.15
Canyon Rim ApartmentsC1 Market Rate3BR,2BA$3.02
The Royal of Rancho Penasquitos27, 282BR,2BA$3.15
The HillsThe Sierras2BR,1BA$2.63
Oak Creek2 Bedrooms/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.58
DeerwoodAvalon2BR,1BA$3.32
Cresta BellaAmalfi1BR,1BA$3.32
The QuincyTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.18
Carmel LandingChesapeake2BR,2BA$3.19

Frequently Asked Questions about Carmel Mountain

What type of rentals are currently available in Carmel Mountain?

There are currently 35 Apartments for Rent in Carmel Mountain, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,694 to $4,119. There are also 18 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Carmel Mountain ranging from $2,750 to $5,395.

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 $2,750 to $5,395 with an average monthly rent of $4,193.

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