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Last updated on October 21, 2026
Average rent in
Carmel Mountain, San Diego, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 21, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Carmel Mountain
$3,058/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Carmel Mountain is $3,058 per month as of October 2026. This is 61% above the national average rent, or $1,158 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Carmel Mountain
14
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Carmel Mountain rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Carmel Mountain, San Diego, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
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 5% 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 $2,818, whereas a house costs $4,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Carmel Mountain run $2,475 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,937.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,421 | 1% |  1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,768 | 3% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $4,008 | 2% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $5,200 | 6% | 25% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Escondido | $2,295 | |
Kearny Mesa | $2,969 | |
Scripps Ranch | $3,397 | |
Solana Beach | $5,695 | |
Sorrento Valley | $3,280 | |
Tierrasanta | $3,960 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,818 | 1% | 3% | |
Condos | $3,075 | 85% | 10% | |
Houses | $4,450 | 7% | 11% |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,421
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,768
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,008
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,200
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
25%
Central Escondido
Average rent
$2,295
Kearny Mesa
Average rent
$2,969
Scripps Ranch
Average rent
$3,397
Sorrento Valley
Average rent
$3,280
Tierrasanta
Average rent
$3,960
Solana Beach
Average rent
$5,695
Apartments
Average rent
$2,818
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
Condos
Average rent
$3,075
Last 30 days
85%
Last year
10%
Houses
Average rent
$4,450
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
11%
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
61%higher than the national median
21%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Carmel Mountain, San Diego, CA is 33% higher than the median rent in Central Escondido, Escondido, CA.
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13h ago
Carmel Mountain apartment for rent in San Diego
11785 Stoney Peak Dr #722, San Diego, CA 92128
2 beds
2 baths
$1,475
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 10
2d ago
Carmel Mountain condo for rent in San Diego
11942 Tivoli Park Row #2, San Diego, CA 92128
3 beds
2 baths
$3,900
Price dropped $100Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Nov 15
5d+ ago
Carmel Mountain house for rent in San Diego
10466 Rancho Carmel Dr, San Diego, CA 92128
3 beds
2 baths
$3,950
House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
13917 Capewood Ln #NA, San Diego, CA 92128
4 beds
3 baths
$5,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Carmel Mountain house for rent in San Diego
14188 Capewood Ln, San Diego, CA 92128
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,850
House for rent
Available Oct 1
1d ago
Verified
11795 Stoney Peak Dr, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,457–$3,797
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Carmel Mountain townhouse for rent in San Diego
12080 Tivoli Park Row #1, San Diego, CA 92128
2 beds
2 baths
$3,100
House for rent
Available Oct 16
13h ago
Verified
11505 Windcrest Ln, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,277–$3,207
Price droppedApartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
11505 Windcrest Ln, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,277–$3,207
Price droppedApartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
11795 Stoney Peak Dr, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,457–$3,797
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
10211 Rancho Carmel Dr, San Diego, CA 92128
2 beds
2 baths
$3,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
11540 Windcrest Ln, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,297–$2,847
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
11540 Windcrest Ln, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,297–$2,847
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
11505 Windcrest Ln, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,277–$3,207
Price droppedApartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
11795 Stoney Peak Dr, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,457–$3,797
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
13917 Capewood Ln #NA, San Diego, CA 92128
4 beds
3 baths
$5,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 1
13h ago
Verified
11505 Windcrest Ln, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,277–$3,207
Price droppedApartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
11795 Stoney Peak Dr, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,457–$3,797
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
11540 Windcrest Ln, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,297–$2,847
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Carmel Mountain condo for rent in San Diego
11942 Tivoli Park Row #2, San Diego, CA 92128
3 beds
2 baths
$3,900
Price dropped $100Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Nov 15
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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 $3,058 per month as of October 17, 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 5% since last year.
How does Carmel Mountain rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Carmel Mountain is 61% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,158 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 $122,000/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).