Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 30, 2026
Average rent in
Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Carmel Valley
$4,158/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Carmel Valley is $4,158 per month as of June 2026. This is 113% above the national average rent, or $2,208 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Carmel Valley
33
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 3% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $3,912, whereas a house costs $5,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Carmel Valley run $3,302 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $5,041.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,350 | 1% |  30% | |
1 bedroom | $3,000 | No Change | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $3,738 | 1% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $7,395 | 7% | 32% | |
4 bedroom | $20,000 | 19% | 345% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Encinitas | $5,395 | |
Linda Vista | $2,845 | |
Mira Mesa | $2,900 | |
Pacific Beach | $3,100 | |
Rancho Bernardo | $3,524 | |
University City | $3,200 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,912 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,445 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,300 | 14% | No Change | |
Rooms | $2,113 | 4% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
30%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,738
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$7,395
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
32%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$20,000
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
345%
Encinitas
Average rent
$5,395
Linda Vista
Average rent
$2,845
Mira Mesa
Average rent
$2,900
Pacific Beach
Average rent
$3,100
Rancho Bernardo
Average rent
$3,524
University City
Average rent
$3,200
Apartments
Average rent
$3,912
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$3,445
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$5,300
Last 30 days
14%
Rooms
Average rent
$2,113
Last 30 days
4%
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
113%higher than the national median
177%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA is 23% lower than the median rent in Encinitas, Encinitas, CA.
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Discover rentals in Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA
23h ago
Carmel Valley condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$2,995
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Carmel Valley condo for rent in San Diego
12560 Carmel Creek Rd #54, San Diego, CA 92130
2 beds
2 baths
$3,150
Condo for rent
2h ago
Carmel Valley apartment for rent in San Diego
12584 Caminito Mira Del Mar, San Diego, CA 92130
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,995
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Carmel Valley townhouse for rent in San Diego
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,295
House for rent
5d+ ago
Carmel Valley townhouse for rent in San Diego
3 beds
3 baths
$8,800
House for rent
22h ago
3200 Paseo Village Way, San Diego, CA 92130
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,256–$10,324
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
$7,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
Carmel Valley condo for rent in San Diego
12261 Carmel Vista Rd #175, San Diego, CA 92130
2 beds
2 baths
$6,600
Condo for rent
2d ago
Verified
13138 Kellam Ct, San Diego, CA 92130
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,204–$3,659
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
12629 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,450–$3,960
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
11724 Carmel Creek Rd, San Diego, CA 92130
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,947–$4,797
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,750
Condo for rent
Available May 11
2d ago
Verified
13138 Kellam Ct, San Diego, CA 92130
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,204–$3,659
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
12629 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,450–$3,960
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,750
Condo for rent
Available May 11
2h ago
Verified
11724 Carmel Creek Rd, San Diego, CA 92130
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,947–$4,797
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
12629 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130
2 beds
2 baths
$3,895–$3,960
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
13138 Kellam Ct, San Diego, CA 92130
2 beds
2 baths
$3,580–$3,659
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
11724 Carmel Creek Rd, San Diego, CA 92130
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,947–$4,797
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,750
Condo for rent
Available May 11
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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 $4,158 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Carmel Valley?
Average rent prices in Carmel Valley have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.
How does Carmel Valley rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Carmel Valley is 113% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,208 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 $166,000/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).