Average Rent in Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA

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Current Versus Historical Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA Rents

Carmel Valley rentals average $3,000 for a 1-bedroom rental to $6,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,500, or roughly $40 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $13 (0.65%) year-over-year from $1,982 to $1,995. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $93 (-3.00%) year-over-year from $3,093 to $3,000. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $253 (6.88%) year-over-year from $3,682 to $3,935. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $558 (12.29%) year-over-year from $4,542 to $5,100. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,581 (-20.32%) year-over-year from $7,781 to $6,200. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.62% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.61% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.88% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.53% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Aug 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR $44.76 $3,000 $3,093 (-3.00%) $3,315 (-9.51%)
2 BR $41.82 $3,935 $3,682 (6.88%) $3,397 (15.85%)
3 BR $39.81 $5,100 $4,542 (12.29%) $4,547 (12.17%)
4+ BR $36.47 $6,200 $7,781 (-20.32%) $7,749 (-19.99%)

Historical Rents in Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA

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Top Cities Near Carmel Valley

There are a total of 34 cities nearby Carmel Valley. The average rent in Carmel Valley is currently $3,823 per month. A total of 26 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Hemet, CA, with an average rent of $2,000, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA is Newport Beach, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $12,000 per month.

Let's compare Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 19.71% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA are about 19.62% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 16.91% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 34 total cities near Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Murrieta, CA N/A $2,675 $2,674 $3,195
Temecula, CA N/A N/A $2,375 $3,400
Chula Vista, CA $1,698 $2,244 $3,450 $3,558
Oceanside, CA $2,495 $2,111 $3,175 $3,750
San Diego, CA $2,050 $2,600 $3,650 $3,950
Carlsbad, CA N/A $2,575 $3,950 $4,500
San Clemente, CA $2,900 $2,650 $3,700 $4,850
Dana Point, CA N/A $3,225 $5,150 $6,500
Coronado, CA $5,250 $5,500 $6,500 $7,500
Encinitas, CA $2,675 $3,500 $6,000 $8,995

Top Neighborhoods Near Carmel Valley

There are a total of 8 neighborhoods in or near Carmel Valley. Some of these neighborhoods include Irvine Business Complex, Pacific Beach, and Woodbridge. We've included all of these top 8 neighborhoods in or near Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 8 neighborhoods in or near Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA is currently around $4,425 per month. A total of 5 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,425. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Carmel Valley's average rent, which is actually $4,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Carmel Valley, Irvine Business Complex has the most affordable average rent at $3,600 per month. Whereas, at $8,200 average rent per month, The Village is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Carmel Valley. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Irvine Business Complex, Irvine, CA $2,557 $2,781 $3,680 $3,600
Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA $2,400 $3,185 $4,185 $3,995
Woodbridge, Irvine, CA N/A $2,350 $3,775 $4,275
Westpark, Irvine, CA N/A $2,895 $3,500 $4,400
Northwood, Irvine, CA N/A $2,400 $3,500 $4,450
Portola Springs, Orange County, CA N/A $1,980 $3,900 $5,000
Orange County Great Park, Irvine, CA N/A $2,000 $4,500 $5,900
The Village, Laguna Beach, CA $2,525 $3,995 $6,900 $8,200

Top Counties Near Carmel Valley

There are a total of 2 counties located by Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA. Some of these counties include San Diego, CA and Orange, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $4,425. That's roughly around $40 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is San Diego, CA. Its average rent per month is $4,050. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,800, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA is 15.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA is 10.26% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
San Diego, CA $1,900 $2,550 $3,500 $4,050
Orange, CA $2,624 $2,550 $3,500 $4,800

Top Zipcodes Near Carmel Valley

There are a total of 20 zipcodes in or near Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,225. A total of 14 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 92115, San Diego, CA at $3,100 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $9,400 per month is 92660, Newport Beach, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,474. That's at least $41 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA is $2,625 per month. Or in other words, $45 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,750 per month. Which comes out to $39 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
92130, San Diego, CA N/A $3,000 $3,900 $4,700
92037, San Diego, CA $3,575 $3,495 $7,500 $9,125
92109, San Diego, CA $2,400 $3,175 $4,250 $4,400
92115, San Diego, CA $1,648 $1,923 $2,848 $3,100
92101, San Diego, CA $2,546 $2,995 $4,675 $3,795
92054, Oceanside, CA $2,495 $2,550 $3,925 $3,600
91913, Chula Vista, CA N/A $2,758 $3,500 $3,660
92672, San Clemente, CA $2,900 $2,650 $3,900 $4,450
92562, Riverside County, CA N/A $2,675 $2,838 $3,100
92592, Riverside County, CA $1,695 N/A $2,325 $3,700

Frequently Asked Questions - Carmel Valley Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA?
The average monthly rental price for Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA apartments for rent is approximately $4,500. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $3,000 and an average price per square feet of $44.76. There are a total of 6 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Carmel Valley.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,900 and an average price per square feet of $41.82. There are a total of 24 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Carmel Valley.
How have rent prices in Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.01%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA?
A reasonable rent price in Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA is around $3,600/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.