
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Del Mar Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,800 (29 Rentals)
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Del Mar, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Del Mar?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Del Mar Studio Apartments | $3,107 | $2,940 | $3,415 |
Del Mar 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,674 | $2,275 | $4,490 |
Del Mar 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,892 | $2,650 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Del Mar Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Del Mar Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Del Mar area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Creekside Apartments priced from $2,450. Central Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,650. Here are the most affordable Del Mar apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Creekside Apartments | Plan B | 1BR,1BA | $2,450 |
Central Park Apartments | Standard Manhattan | 2BR,2BA | $2,650 |
Shelter Creek | 2BR/BA REMODEL | 2BR,1BA | $2,850 |
Maxwell at Bascom | Pulse 1 | Studio,1BA | $2,940 |
Willow Creek | wc_B1DR | 1BR,2BA | $3,686 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Del Mar, CA
As of July 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Del Mar area is the $3.38 price per square foot wc_B1DR Model at Willow Creek in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,686. The second greatest value Del Mar apartment is the Plan D Model at Creekside Apartments starting at $2,880 with a $3.21 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Del Mar apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Willow Creek | wc_B1DR | 1BR,2BA | $3.38 |
Creekside Apartments | Plan D | 2BR,2BA | $3.21 |
Central Park Apartments | Remodel Manhattan | 2BR,2BA | $3.43 |
Shelter Creek | 2BR/BA REMODEL | 2BR,1BA | $3.43 |
Maxwell at Bascom | Pulse 7 | Studio ,1BA | $6.21 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDel Mar, San Jose, CA
Ranked #206
Among neighborhoods in San Jose, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Del Mar Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
74 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
75 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
46 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Del Mar Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Del Mar?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Del Mar is at Maxwell at Bascom listed at $2,940.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Del Mar Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Del Mar Apartment is $2,450 at Creekside Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Del Mar Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Del Mar is starting from $2,650 at Central Park Apartments.
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