Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Del Mar Mesa Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (9 Rentals)

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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 The Club Torrey Pines priced from $2,372. IMT Sorrento Valley has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,690. Here are the most affordable Del Mar Mesa apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Club Torrey PinesB11BR,1BA$2,372
IMT Sorrento ValleyA11BR,1BA$2,690
Torrey Ridge Apartment HomesPlan 1011BR,1BA$2,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Del Mar Mesa, CA

As of July 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Del Mar Mesa area is the $3.24 price per square foot C1 3x2 Model at Altura in the in the Torrey Hills neighborhood starting from $4,450. The second greatest value Del Mar Mesa apartment is the Plan 7 Model at Torrey Villas Apartment Homes starting at $4,960 with a $3.63 price per square foot in the Torrey Pines 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.
AlturaC1 3x23BR,2BA$3.24
Torrey Villas Apartment HomesPlan 72BR,2BA$3.63
Torrey GardensCadiz3BR,2BA$3.37
Torrey Hills Apartment HomesPlan D3BR,2BA$3.43
Signature PointB3R2BR,2BA$3.71
Carmel CreekCharismatic1BR,1BA$4.36
AvinoA1 1x11BR,1BA$4.44
IMT Sorrento ValleyA1UPGRADE1BR,1BA$4.28
The Club Torrey PinesA21BR,1BA$4.79
One Paseo LivingStudio S1Studio ,1BA$5.21

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Del Mar Mesa, San Diego, CA

Ranked #58

Among neighborhoods in San Diego, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for San Diego, California. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Del Mar Mesa Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

33 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

3 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $2,372 at The Club Torrey Pines.

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 $3,145 at IMT Sorrento Valley.

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 Torrey Gardens and starts from $4,295.

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