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Last updated on June 6, 2026
Average rent in
Carmel Mountain, San Diego, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 6, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Carmel Mountain
$3,075/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Carmel Mountain is $3,075 per month as of June 2026. This is 58% above the national average rent, or $1,125 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Carmel Mountain
19
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Carmel Mountain rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Carmel Mountain, San Diego, CA
Average rent prices in Carmel Mountain have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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
Carmel Mountain, San Diego, CA
Rent prices in Carmel Mountain vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Carmel Mountain is $2,799, whereas a house costs $4,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Carmel Mountain run $2,547 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,009.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,295 |  9% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,995 | 1% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $3,950 | 19% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $4,995 | 3% | 12% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Escondido | $2,250 | |
Kearny Mesa | $3,305 | |
Scripps Ranch | $3,859 | |
Solana Beach | $8,800 | |
Sorrento Valley | $2,990 | |
Tierrasanta | $3,090 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,799 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,625 | 14% | 8% | |
Houses | $4,200 | 22% | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,950
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,995
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
12%
Central Escondido
Average rent
$2,250
Kearny Mesa
Average rent
$3,305
Scripps Ranch
Average rent
$3,859
Sorrento Valley
Average rent
$2,990
Tierrasanta
Average rent
$3,090
Solana Beach
Average rent
$8,800
Apartments
Average rent
$2,799
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,625
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
8%
Houses
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
22%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Carmel Mountain, San Diego, 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 Carmel Mountain, San Diego, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Carmel Mountain and Central Escondido by all bedroom counts and property types.
Carmel Mountain
58%higher than the national median
15%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Carmel Mountain, San Diego, CA is 37% higher than the median rent in Central Escondido, Escondido, CA.
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11h ago
Verified
11795 Stoney Peak Dr, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,517–$3,677
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3d ago
Verified
11540 Windcrest Ln, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,585–$3,017
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21h ago
Carmel Mountain apartment for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$3,295
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 5
1d ago
10211 Rancho Carmel Dr, San Diego, CA 92128
1 bed
1 bath
$2,600–$2,630
Apartment for rent
4d ago
12145 Carter Ln, San Diego, CA 92128
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
Condo for rent
Available Jun 21
11h ago
Verified
11795 Stoney Peak Dr, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,517–$3,677
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
11505 Windcrest Ln, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,389–$3,357
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
10211 Rancho Carmel Dr, San Diego, CA 92128
1 bed
1 bath
$2,600–$2,630
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
11540 Windcrest Ln, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,585–$3,017
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
11795 Stoney Peak Dr, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,517–$3,677
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
11505 Windcrest Ln, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,389–$3,357
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
11540 Windcrest Ln, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,585–$3,017
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
12145 Carter Ln, San Diego, CA 92128
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
Condo for rent
Available Jun 21
11h ago
Verified
11795 Stoney Peak Dr, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,517–$3,677
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
11505 Windcrest Ln, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,389–$3,357
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
10211 Rancho Carmel Dr, San Diego, CA 92128
1 bed
1 bath
$2,600–$2,630
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
11540 Windcrest Ln, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,585–$3,017
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Carmel Mountain, San Diego, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Carmel Mountain rental market.
How much is rent in Carmel Mountain?
The average rent in Carmel Mountain is $3,075 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Carmel Mountain?
Average rent prices in Carmel Mountain have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Carmel Mountain rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Carmel Mountain is 58% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,125 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Carmel Mountain?
To comfortably afford rent in Carmel Mountain, you'd need to earn approximately $123,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).