Cheap Homes for Rent in Carmel Valley Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,800 (11 Rentals)

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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 The Club Torrey Pines priced from $2,372. Torrey Ridge Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,800. Here are the most affordable Carmel Valley apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Club Torrey PinesB11BR,1BA$2,372
Torrey Ridge Apartment HomesPlan 1021BR,1BA$2,800
IMT Sorrento ValleyB12BR,1BA$2,815
Torrey GardensMessina1BR,1BA$2,945
Carmel CreekCharismatic1BR,1BA$2,959

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carmel Valley, CA

As of August 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carmel Valley area is the $3.64 price per square foot C1 3x2 Model at Altura in the in the Torrey Hills neighborhood starting from $5,002. The second greatest value Carmel Valley apartment is the C2 Model at Signature Point starting at $5,865 with a $4.33 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.
AlturaC1 3x23BR,2BA$3.64
Signature PointC23BR,2BA$4.33
Del Mar RidgeNewport2BR,2BA$2.82
Ocean AirB1.B2 2x22BR,2BA$3.42
AvinoB1 2x22BR,2BA$4.37
Torrey Villas Apartment HomesPlan 21BR,1BA$3.85
Torrey Hills Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.75
IMT Sorrento ValleyB12BR,1BA$3.67
Torrey GardensMessina1BR,1BA$3.88
Carmel CreekCharismatic1BR,1BA$4.31

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Carmel Valley

What type of rentals are currently available in Carmel Valley?

There are currently 35 Apartments for Rent in Carmel Valley, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,510 to $10,056. There are also 67 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Carmel Valley ranging from $1,800 to $16,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Carmel Valley ranges from $1,800 to $16,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,965.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Carmel Valley?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Carmel Valley range from $4,127 to $10,056, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,800 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,995.

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