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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
Torrey GardensMerida1BR,1BA$2,895
Del Mar RidgePinnacle1BR,1BA$2,916

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Del Mar Mesa, CA

As of July 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Del Mar Mesa area is the $3.25 price per square foot C1 3x2 Model at Altura in the in the Torrey Hills neighborhood starting from $4,459. 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$3.25
Torrey Villas Apartment HomesPlan 72BR,2BA$3.63
Torrey GardensCadiz3BR,2BA$3.37
Torrey Hills Apartment HomesPlan D3BR,2BA$3.43
Del Mar RidgePinnacle1BR,1BA$3.26
Carmel CreekCharismatic1BR,1BA$4.34
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Del Mar Mesa

What type of rentals are currently available in Del Mar Mesa?

There are currently 58 Apartments for Rent in Del Mar Mesa, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,200 to $11,272. There are also 86 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Del Mar Mesa ranging from $1,400 to $40,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Del Mar Mesa?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Del Mar Mesa ranges from $1,400 to $40,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,357.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Del Mar Mesa?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Del Mar Mesa range from $3,950 to $11,272, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,200 to $11,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,899.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

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