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Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Carmel Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Carmel Valley area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at IMT Sorrento Valley priced from $2,280. Westbrook Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,680. Here are the most affordable Carmel Valley apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
IMT Sorrento ValleyE1Studio,1BA$2,280
Westbrook ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2,680
The Club Torrey PinesA11BR,1BA$2,687
Carmel CreekCharismatic1BR,1BA$2,959
Torrey Villas Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,965

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carmel Valley, CA

As of January 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carmel Valley area is the $3.08 price per square foot C2 3x3 Model at Ocean Air in the in the Torrey Pines neighborhood starting from $4,463. The second greatest value Carmel Valley apartment is the Lakeview Model at Del Mar Ridge starting at $3,797 with a $2.66 price per square foot in the Torrey Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carmel Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ocean AirC2 3x33BR,3BA$3.08
Del Mar RidgeLakeview3BR,2BA$2.66
Signature PointC23BR,2BA$4.28
Torrey Gardens ApartmentsValencia2BR,2BA$3.52
AvinoB1 2x22BR,2BA$4.03
Torrey Ridge Apartment HomesPlan 31BR,1BA$3.62
AlturaA3 1x11BR,1BA$4.01
Torrey Hills Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.46
Torrey Villas Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.86
Carmel CreekCharismatic1BR,1BA$4.31

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carmel Valley Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carmel Valley Apartment is $2,680 at Westbrook Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Carmel Valley is starting from $2,985 at Westbrook Apartments.

What is the most affordable Carmel Valley Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Carmel Valley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Del Mar Ridge and starts from $3,797.

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