Cheap Homes for Rent in Del Mar Mesa Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,200 (13 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. Torrey Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,945. 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
Torrey GardensMessina1BR,1BA$2,945
Torrey Ridge Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,970
Park Place ApartmentsDefault 2x22BR,2BA$2,995
Torrey Hills Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Del Mar Mesa, CA

As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Del Mar Mesa area is the $2.77 price per square foot B3 2x2.5 Model at Ocean Air in the in the Torrey Pines neighborhood starting from $4,016. The second greatest value Del Mar Mesa apartment is the C2 Model at Signature Point starting at $5,815 with a $4.30 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.
Ocean AirB3 2x2.52BR,2.5BA$2.77
Signature PointC23BR,2BA$4.30
Del Mar RidgeNewport2BR,2BA$2.77
Torrey Villas Apartment HomesPlan 52BR,2BA$3.72
IMT Sorrento ValleyB3UPGRADE2BR,2BA$3.62
Park Place ApartmentsDefault 2x22BR,2BA$3.33
Torrey Ridge Apartment HomesPlan 31BR,1BA$3.76
AlturaA3 1x11BR,1BA$4.16
Torrey Hills Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.83
Torrey GardensMessina1BR,1BA$3.88

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Del Mar Mesa, San Diego, CA

Ranked #53

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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 57 Apartments for Rent in Del Mar Mesa, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,975 to $15,267. There are also 98 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Del Mar Mesa ranging from $1,250 to $19,599.

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 $1,250 to $19,599 with an average monthly rent of $6,519.

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 $4,079 to $15,267, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,800 to $11,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,795 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,000.

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