Cheap Homes for Rent in Carmel Mountain Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $2,300 (4 Rentals)

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carmel Mountain, CA

As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carmel Mountain area is the $2.60 price per square foot The Cuyamacas Model at The Hills in the in the Rancho Bernardo neighborhood starting from $2,966. The second greatest value Carmel Mountain apartment is the Bergamo Model at Cresta Bella starting at $3,380 with a $3.04 price per square foot in the Rancho Penasquitos 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.
The HillsThe Cuyamacas3BR,2BA$2.60
Cresta BellaBergamo2BR,2BA$3.04
Carmel SummitCoronado2BR,2BA$3.10
MontierraLaguna2BR,2BA$2.94
Canyon Rim ApartmentsC1 Market Rate3BR,2BA$2.78
Countryside ApartmentsTea Tree2BR,1BA$2.74
Carmel LandingChesapeake2BR,2BA$3.38
Parkview Poway Apartments | Comfortable Living in the Heart of Poway!2/2 Down2BR,2BA$3.03
Rancho VillasTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.88
Penasquitos PointCerritos1BR,1BA$2.97

Frequently Asked Questions about Carmel Mountain

What type of rentals are currently available in Carmel Mountain?

There are currently 37 Apartments for Rent in Carmel Mountain, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,300 to $4,955. There are also 16 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Carmel Mountain ranging from $2,350 to $5,200.

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 $2,350 to $5,200 with an average monthly rent of $3,700.

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