Last updated on June 4, 2026

Average rent in
Del Mar, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Del Mar

$7,197/mo

decreased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Del Mar is $7,197 per month as of May 2026. This is 269% above the national average rent, or $5,247 more per month.

$5.10

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Del Mar

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Del Mar rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Del Mar, CA

Average rent prices in Del Mar have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Del Mar, CA

Rent prices in Del Mar vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Del Mar is $3,619, whereas a house costs $20,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Del Mar run $3,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,329.

Listings

Studio

$2,500

16%

36%

1 bedroom

$3,000

4%

31%

2 bedroom

$6,600

16%

57%

3 bedroom

$7,527

26%

25%

4 bedroom

$16,900

1%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

36%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

31%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$6,600

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

57%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$7,527

Last 30 days

26%

Last year

25%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$16,900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Del Mar, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Del Mar, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Del Mar and Bonita by all bedroom counts and property types.

Del Mar

Median rent price$7,197
increased by269%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by28%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Del Mar, CA is 188% higher than the median rent in Bonita, CA.

Discover rentals in Del Mar, CA

Los Arboles Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Los Arboles Apartments

201 4th St, Del Mar, CA 92014

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,895–$4,795

Apartment for rent

237 Sea Forest Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Del Mar

3 beds

2 baths

$7,395

Condo for rent

Available Sep 1

1654 Camino Del Mar #UPPER - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Del Mar

Single Family Residence - Del Mar, CA

1654 Camino Del Mar #UPPER, Del Mar, CA 92014

3 beds

1 bath

$8,500

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Del Mar, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Del Mar rental market.

How much is rent in Del Mar?

The average rent in Del Mar is $7,197 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Del Mar?

Average rent prices in Del Mar have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

How does Del Mar rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Del Mar is 269% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $5,247 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Del Mar?

To comfortably afford rent in Del Mar, you'd need to earn approximately $288,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Del Mar?

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Del Mar, CA is approximately $3,572, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages around $5,065.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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