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Last updated on July 21, 2026
Average rent in
Carmel Mountain, San Diego, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 21, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Carmel Mountain
$2,987/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Carmel Mountain is $2,987 per month as of July 2026. This is 54% above the national average rent, or $1,042 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Carmel Mountain
19
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 4% 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 $2,739, whereas a house costs $4,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Carmel Mountain run $2,585 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,962.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,567 |  1% | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $2,962 | 4% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $3,889 | 17% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $5,097 | 1% | 9% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Escondido | $2,250 | |
Kearny Mesa | $2,628 | |
Scripps Ranch | $3,300 | |
Solana Beach | $7,250 | |
Sorrento Valley | $3,400 | |
Tierrasanta | $2,975 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,739 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,895 | 14% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,495 | 14% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,150 | - | - |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,567
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,962
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,889
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,097
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
Central Escondido
Average rent
$2,250
Kearny Mesa
Average rent
$2,628
Scripps Ranch
Average rent
$3,300
Sorrento Valley
Average rent
$3,400
Tierrasanta
Average rent
$2,975
Solana Beach
Average rent
$7,250
Apartments
Average rent
$2,739
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,895
Last 30 days
14%
Houses
Average rent
$4,495
Last 30 days
14%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,150
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
54%higher than the national median
16%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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5d+ ago
Carmel Mountain apartment for rent in San Diego
11785 Stoney Peak Dr #722, San Diego, CA 92128
2 beds
2 baths
$1,475
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 10
5d+ ago
Carmel Mountain house for rent in San Diego
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,800
$4,700
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Carmel Mountain house for rent in San Diego
11638 Windcrest Ln #NA, San Diego, CA 92128
4 beds
3 baths
$4,950
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5h ago
Verified
11795 Stoney Peak Dr, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,739–$3,779
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
11505 Windcrest Ln, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,389–$3,289
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
11540 Windcrest Ln, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,590–$2,992
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
11795 Stoney Peak Dr, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,739–$3,779
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
11540 Windcrest Ln, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,590–$2,992
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
11505 Windcrest Ln, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,389–$3,289
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
11505 Windcrest Ln, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,389–$3,289
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
11795 Stoney Peak Dr, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,739–$3,779
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
11540 Windcrest Ln, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,590–$2,992
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Carmel Mountain house for rent in San Diego
11638 Windcrest Ln #NA, San Diego, CA 92128
4 beds
3 baths
$4,950
House for rent
Available Aug 1
11h ago
Verified
11505 Windcrest Ln, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,389–$3,289
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Carmel Mountain house for rent in San Diego
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,800
$4,700
Price drop
House 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 $2,987 per month as of July 18, 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 4% since last year.
How does Carmel Mountain rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Carmel Mountain is 54% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,042 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 $119,000/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).