Cheap Homes for Rent in the Del Mar Mesa Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,200 (11 Rentals)

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property at 7320 Penara Pl

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 20

7320 Penara Pl

San DiegoCA92126
property at 2234 Via Aprilia

$2,850

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$2,850

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2234 Via Aprilia

Del MarCA92014

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property at 3877 Pell Pl

$2,900 - $3,600

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3877 Pell Pl

San DiegoCA92130

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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 Westbrook Apartments priced from $2,720. The Club Torrey Pines has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,768. Here are the most affordable Del Mar Mesa apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westbrook ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2,720
The Club Torrey PinesA11BR,1BA$2,768
Carmel CreekPlan 1A - BRAND NEW!1BR,1BA$2,807
Torrey Ridge Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3,025
Torrey Gardens ApartmentsMerida1BR,1BA$3,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Del Mar Mesa, CA

As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Del Mar Mesa area is the $2.97 price per square foot 2N Model at Garden at 3Roots in the in the Mira Mesa neighborhood starting from $5,440. The second greatest value Del Mar Mesa apartment is the C1R Model at Signature Point starting at $5,314 with a $4.15 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$2.97
Signature PointC1R3BR,2BA$4.15
AlturaB3 2x22BR,2BA$3.76
Ocean AirB1.B2 2x22BR,2BA$3.70
AvinoB1 2x22BR,2BA$4.59
Del Mar RidgePinnacle1BR,1BA$3.77
Torrey Gardens ApartmentsMerida1BR,1BA$3.69
The Club Torrey PinesA11BR,1BA$4.61
Westbrook ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$4.63
7575 Tupelo Cv, Unit A7575 Tupelo CvStudio ,1BA$3.80

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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 55 Apartments for Rent in Del Mar Mesa, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,850 to $10,656. There are also 71 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Del Mar Mesa ranging from $1,200 to $22,000.

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 $1,200 to $22,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,642.

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 $4,145 to $9,613, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,450 to $11,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $8,269.

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