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 $2,895 for a 1-bedroom rental to $7,495 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,225, or roughly $42 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $25 (-1.23%) year-over-year from $2,020 to $1,995. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $65 (-2.05%) year-over-year from $3,173 to $3,108. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $475 (13.19%) year-over-year from $3,600 to $4,075. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,303 (28.08%) year-over-year from $4,642 to $5,945. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $951 (15.26%) year-over-year from $6,229 to $7,180. 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 up by 7.72% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.43% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 12.56% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.76% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Oct 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR $46.44 $3,108 $3,173 (-2.05%) $2,985 (4.13%)
2 BR $42.97 $4,075 $3,600 (13.19%) $3,231 (26.13%)
3 BR $35.54 $5,945 $4,642 (28.08%) $4,394 (35.31%)
4+ BR $35.49 $7,180 $6,229 (15.26%) $6,067 (18.35%)

Historical Rents in Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA

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Top Cities Near Carmel Valley

There are a total of 32 cities nearby Carmel Valley. The average rent in Carmel Valley is currently $4,048 per month. A total of 19 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Hemet, CA, with an average rent of $2,050, 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 $11,570 per month.

Let's compare Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 14.84% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA are about 13.74% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 16.90% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 32 total cities near Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Murrieta, CA N/A $1,900 $2,550 $3,295
Temecula, CA N/A $2,200 $2,796 $3,350
Chula Vista, CA N/A $2,250 $3,375 $3,800
San Diego, CA $2,150 $2,499 $3,500 $3,895
Oceanside, CA N/A $3,800 $4,250 $4,400
Carlsbad, CA N/A $2,950 $4,000 $5,190
San Clemente, CA $2,900 $2,500 $4,475 $5,550
Dana Point, CA N/A $3,425 $5,400 $6,500
Encinitas, CA $3,500 $3,500 $5,500 $7,500
Coronado, CA $5,250 $5,800 $6,000 $7,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Carmel Valley

There are a total of 5 neighborhoods in or near Carmel Valley. Some of these neighborhoods include SAMLARC, Irvine Business Complex, and Woodbridge. We've included all of these top 5 neighborhoods in or near Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 5 neighborhoods in or near Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA is currently around $4,250 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,250. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Carmel Valley's average rent, which is only $4,225. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Carmel Valley, SAMLARC has the most affordable average rent at $3,500 per month. Whereas, at $6,000 average rent per month, Orange County Great Park is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Carmel Valley. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
SAMLARC, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA N/A $2,609 $3,200 $3,500
Irvine Business Complex, Irvine, CA $2,650 $2,974 $3,951 $3,693
Woodbridge, Irvine, CA N/A $1,925 $3,980 $4,250
Portola Springs, Orange County, CA N/A $1,790 $3,875 $5,500
Orange County Great Park, Irvine, CA N/A $1,725 $4,000 $6,000

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 $4,550. That's roughly around $41 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 $4,200. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,900, 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 11.75% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA is 7.15% 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 $2,000 $2,500 $3,555 $4,200
Orange, CA $2,600 $2,610 $3,600 $4,900

Top Zipcodes Near Carmel Valley

There are a total of 17 zipcodes in or near Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,500. A total of 5 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 92262, Palm Springs, CA at $3,324 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $9,750 per month is 92037, San Diego, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,395. That's at least $27 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 $2,772 per month. Or in other words, $44 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,853 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 $2,895 $3,853 $4,275
92037, San Diego, CA $4,300 $3,695 $6,800 $9,750
92024, Encinitas, CA $3,500 $3,500 $5,250 $8,250
92109, San Diego, CA $3,200 $3,323 $4,500 $4,620
92115, San Diego, CA $1,650 $1,850 $2,695 $4,348
92101, San Diego, CA $2,200 $2,995 $4,650 $3,595
91913, Chula Vista, CA N/A $3,138 $3,395 $3,785
92672, San Clemente, CA $2,900 $2,575 $4,475 $5,000
92677, Laguna Niguel, CA N/A $2,600 $3,850 $4,875
92692, Mission Viejo, CA N/A $2,563 $3,800 $4,400

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 $4,225. 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 $2,895 and an average price per square feet of $46.44. There are a total of 5 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 $3,853 and an average price per square feet of $42.97. There are a total of 25 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 -0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.28% 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 $3,380/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.