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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 $2,687. Torrey Hills Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,785. Here are the most affordable Del Mar Mesa apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Club Torrey PinesA11BR,1BA$2,687
Torrey Hills Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,785
Torrey Villas Apartment HomesPlan 21BR,1BA$2,965

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Del Mar Mesa, CA

As of March 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Del Mar Mesa area is the $3.33 price per square foot C2 3x3 Model at Ocean Air in the in the Torrey Pines neighborhood starting from $4,835. The second greatest value Del Mar Mesa apartment is the C2 Model at Signature Point starting at $5,793 with a $4.28 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 AirC2 3x33BR,3BA$3.33
Signature PointC23BR,2BA$4.28
AlturaB5 2x22BR,2BA$3.39
Garden at 3Roots1E1BR,1BA$3.15
Carmel CreekPlan 1H + Den1BR,1BA$3.30
IMT Sorrento ValleyB2UPGRADE2BR,2BA$3.54
Torrey Gardens ApartmentsMerida1BR,1BA$3.55
Torrey Ridge Apartment HomesPlan 21BR,1BA$3.86
Torrey Villas Apartment HomesPlan 21BR,1BA$3.67
Torrey Hills Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.46

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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 61 Apartments for Rent in Del Mar Mesa, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,850 to $27,322. There are also 56 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Del Mar Mesa ranging from $1,995 to $45,000.

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 $1,995 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $11,207.

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 $3,919 to $12,942, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,995 to $12,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,000.

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