Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Del Mar Mesa Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (27 Rentals)

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IMT Sorrento Valley
$2,852 - $3,427
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 2

IMT Sorrento Valley

11102 Caminito AlvarezSan Diego, CA 92126
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property at 4175 Via Candidiz

$3,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 26

4175 Via Candidiz, Unit 15

4175 Via Candidiz
San DiegoCA92130

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Avino
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$3,221 - $6,435
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Avino

5040 Camino San FerminSan Diego, CA 92130
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property at 11460 Caminito La Bar

$3,350

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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11460 Caminito La Bar, Unit 167

11460 Caminito La Bar
San DiegoCA92126

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One Paseo Living
$3,452 - $9,298
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One Paseo Living

3200 Paseo Village WaySan Diego, CA 92130
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property at 2234 Via Aprilia

$2,850

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2234 Via Aprilia

Del MarCA92014
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Park Place Del Mar
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place Del Mar

13850 Mango DrDel Mar, CA 92014
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Del Mar Mesa, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Del Mar Mesa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Del Mar Mesa area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Torrey Ridge Apartment Homes priced from $2,975. Carmel Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,979. Here are the most affordable Del Mar Mesa apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Torrey Ridge Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,975
Carmel CreekPlan 1E1BR,1BA$2,979
Torrey Gardens ApartmentsMerida1BR,1BA$3,320
Del Mar RidgePinnacle1BR,1BA$3,447
Torrey Hills Apartment HomesPlan C2BR,2BA$3,505
Ocean AirB1.B2 2x22BR,2BA$3,848
AlturaB5 2x22BR,2BA$3,998
AvinoB5 2x22BR,2BA$4,042
One Paseo Living1 X 1 A31BR,1BA$4,049

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Del Mar Mesa, CA

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Del Mar Mesa area is the $3.02 price per square foot 2N Model at Garden at 3Roots in the in the Mira Mesa neighborhood starting from $5,540. The second greatest value Del Mar Mesa apartment is the B2 Model at Signature Point starting at $5,550 with a $4.57 price per square foot in the Torrey Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Del Mar Mesa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Garden at 3Roots2N2BR,2BA$3.02
Signature PointB22BR,2BA$4.57
AvinoC1 3x23BR,2BA$3.83
AlturaB3 2x22BR,2BA$3.62
Torrey Hills Apartment HomesPlan C2BR,2BA$3.21
Ocean AirB1.B2 2x22BR,2BA$3.60
Del Mar RidgePinnacle1BR,1BA$3.86
Torrey Gardens ApartmentsMerida1BR,1BA$3.84
Carmel CreekPlan 1E1BR,1BA$3.68
7575 Tupelo Cv, Unit A7575 Tupelo CvStudio ,1BA$3.80

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Del Mar Mesa Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Del Mar Mesa Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Del Mar Mesa Apartment is $2,975 at Torrey Ridge Apartment Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Del Mar Mesa Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Del Mar Mesa is starting from $3,327 at Carmel Creek.

What is the most affordable Del Mar Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Del Mar Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Avino and starts from $4,617.

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