Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 29, 2026
Average rent in
Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Carmel Valley
$4,495/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in Carmel Valley is $4,495 per month as of September 2026. This is 137% above the national average rent, or $2,595 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Carmel Valley
39
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Carmel Valley rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA
Average rent prices in Carmel Valley have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 Valley, San Diego, CA
Rent prices in Carmel Valley vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Carmel Valley is $3,902, whereas a house costs $5,222. 1-bedroom apartments in Carmel Valley run $3,237 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,409.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,370 | 13% |  27% | |
1 bedroom | $2,798 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $3,908 | 3% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $4,822 | 5% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $9,800 | 13% | 129% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Encinitas | $5,000 | |
Linda Vista | $2,781 | |
Mira Mesa | $2,950 | |
Pacific Beach | $3,150 | |
Rancho Bernardo | $3,317 | |
University City | $3,155 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,902 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $3,675 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,222 | 13% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,550 | 5% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,370
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
27%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,798
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,908
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,822
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$9,800
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
129%
Encinitas
Average rent
$5,000
Linda Vista
Average rent
$2,781
Mira Mesa
Average rent
$2,950
Pacific Beach
Average rent
$3,150
Rancho Bernardo
Average rent
$3,317
University City
Average rent
$3,155
Apartments
Average rent
$3,902
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$3,675
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$5,222
Last 30 days
13%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
5%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Carmel Valley, 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 Valley, San Diego, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Carmel Valley and Encinitas by all bedroom counts and property types.
Carmel Valley
137%higher than the national median
163%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA is 10% lower than the median rent in Encinitas, Encinitas, CA.
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Discover rentals in Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA
4d ago
Carmel Valley condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$3,150
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Carmel Valley condo for rent in San Diego
12557 Ruette Alliante #178, San Diego, CA 92130
2 beds
2 baths
$3,250
Condo for rent
1d ago
Carmel Valley condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$3,275
Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
7h ago
Carmel Valley condo for rent in San Diego
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,095
$3,995
Price drop
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Carmel Valley townhouse for rent in San Diego
3 beds
3 baths
$8,800
House for rent
15m ago
3200 Paseo Village Way, San Diego, CA 92130
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,549–$9,348
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Carmel Valley house for rent in San Diego
3 beds
3 baths
$7,495
House for rent
5d+ ago
Carmel Valley house for rent in San Diego
3 beds
2.5 baths
$6,995
House for rent
4d ago
Verified
12629 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,385–$4,494
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
13138 Kellam Ct, San Diego, CA 92130
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,034–$4,124
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
11724 Carmel Creek Rd, San Diego, CA 92130
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,159–$4,057
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Carmel Valley townhouse for rent in San Diego
3 beds
3 baths
$4,995
$4,895
Price drop
House for rent
4d ago
Verified
12629 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,385–$4,494
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
13138 Kellam Ct, San Diego, CA 92130
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,034–$4,124
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
11724 Carmel Creek Rd, San Diego, CA 92130
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,159–$4,057
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
6108 Alida Row #NA, San Diego, CA 92130
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,600
House for rent
Available Nov 1
4d ago
Verified
12629 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,385–$4,494
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Carmel Valley townhouse for rent in San Diego
3 beds
3 baths
$4,995
$4,895
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
6108 Alida Row #NA, San Diego, CA 92130
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,600
House for rent
Available Nov 1
15m ago
3200 Paseo Village Way, San Diego, CA 92130
3 beds
2 baths
$7,002–$7,107
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Carmel Valley rental market.
How much is rent in Carmel Valley?
The average rent in Carmel Valley is $4,495 per month as of September 26, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Carmel Valley?
Average rent prices in Carmel Valley have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.
How does Carmel Valley rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Carmel Valley is 137% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,595 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Carmel Valley?
To comfortably afford rent in Carmel Valley, you'd need to earn approximately $180,000/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).