
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Del Mar Mesa Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (9 Rentals)
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13582 Cantare Trl, Unit 1B1B

IMT Sorrento Valley

The Club Torrey Pines
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Del Mar Mesa, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Del Mar Mesa?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Del Mar Mesa Studio Apartments | $2,763 | $2,350 | $3,203 |
Del Mar Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,632 | $2,200 | $7,200 |
Del Mar Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,757 | $2,950 | $9,496 |
Del Mar Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,394 | $3,950 | $10,000+ |
Del Mar Mesa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,631 | $3,899 | $6,995 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Del Mar Mesa Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Club Torrey Pines | B1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,372 |
IMT Sorrento Valley | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,690 |
Torrey Ridge Apartment Homes | Plan 101 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Altura | C1 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $3.24 |
Torrey Villas Apartment Homes | Plan 7 | 2BR,2BA | $3.63 |
Torrey Gardens | Cadiz | 3BR,2BA | $3.37 |
Torrey Hills Apartment Homes | Plan D | 3BR,2BA | $3.43 |
Signature Point | B3R | 2BR,2BA | $3.71 |
Carmel Creek | Charismatic | 1BR,1BA | $4.36 |
Avino | A1 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.44 |
IMT Sorrento Valley | A1UPGRADE | 1BR,1BA | $4.28 |
The Club Torrey Pines | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $4.79 |
One Paseo Living | Studio S1 | Studio ,1BA | $5.21 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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