Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carmel Valley Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,900 (20 Rentals)

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IMT Sorrento Valley
$2,782 - $3,372
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IMT Sorrento Valley

11102 Caminito AlvarezSan Diego, CA 92126
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One Paseo Living
$3,270 - $9,298
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One Paseo Living

3200 Paseo Village WaySan Diego, CA 92130
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$3,468 - $6,080
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5040 Camino San FerminSan Diego, CA 92130
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3877 Pell Pl, Unit 312

3877 Pell Pl
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Cheapest Available Carmel Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Carmel Valley area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Westbrook Apartments priced from $2,720. The Club Torrey Pines has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,768. Here are the most affordable Carmel Valley apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westbrook ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2,720
The Club Torrey PinesA11BR,1BA$2,768
Carmel CreekPlan 1A - BRAND NEW!1BR,1BA$2,857
IMT Sorrento ValleyB12BR,1BA$2,957
Torrey Ridge Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carmel Valley, CA

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carmel Valley area is the $4.12 price per square foot B3 2x2 Model at Altura in the in the Torrey Hills neighborhood starting from $4,607. The second greatest value Carmel Valley apartment is the B1.B2 2x2 Model at Ocean Air starting at $3,982 with a $3.72 price per square foot in the Torrey Pines 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.
AlturaB3 2x22BR,2BA$4.12
Ocean AirB1.B2 2x22BR,2BA$3.72
Signature PointAR2BR,2BA$4.44
AvinoB1 2x22BR,2BA$4.60
Del Mar RidgePinnacle1BR,1BA$3.77
Torrey Gardens ApartmentsMerida1BR,1BA$3.69
Torrey Ridge Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.74
IMT Sorrento ValleyB12BR,1BA$3.86
The Club Torrey PinesA11BR,1BA$4.61
Westbrook ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$4.63

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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 $2,720 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 $2,957 at IMT Sorrento Valley.

What is the most affordable Carmel Valley Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Carmel Valley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Carmel Creek and starts from $4,547.

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