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Last updated on May 16, 2026
Average rent in
Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Carmel Valley
$4,300/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in Carmel Valley is $4,300 per month as of May 2026. This is 121% above the national average rent, or $2,350 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Carmel Valley
32
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 remained the same 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 $4,658, whereas a house costs $6,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Carmel Valley run $3,147 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,650.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,350 |  7% | 28% | |
1 bedroom | $2,998 | 6% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $3,809 | 2% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $5,200 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $11,000 | 16% | 114% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Encinitas | $5,850 | |
Linda Vista | $2,713 | |
Mira Mesa | $3,100 | |
Pacific Beach | $2,995 | |
Rancho Bernardo | $3,467 | |
University City | $3,392 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,658 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $3,488 | 1% | 7% | |
Houses | $6,100 | 8% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,747 | 11% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
28%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,998
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,809
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$11,000
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
114%
Encinitas
Average rent
$5,850
Linda Vista
Average rent
$2,713
Mira Mesa
Average rent
$3,100
Pacific Beach
Average rent
$2,995
Rancho Bernardo
Average rent
$3,467
University City
Average rent
$3,392
Apartments
Average rent
$4,658
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$3,488
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
Houses
Average rent
$6,100
Last 30 days
8%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,747
Last 30 days
11%
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
121%higher than the national median
200%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA is 26% lower than the median rent in Encinitas, Encinitas, CA.
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Discover rentals in Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA
1d ago
Carmel Valley condo for rent in San Diego
3835 Elijah Ct #5118, San Diego, CA 92130
2 beds
2 baths
$2,450
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
5d+ ago
Carmel Valley condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
1 bath
$3,270
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Carmel Valley townhouse for rent in San Diego
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,400
House for rent
Available Jun 8
5d+ ago
Carmel Valley house for rent in San Diego
3905 Arroyo Sorrento Rd, San Diego, CA 92130
4 beds
4 baths
$16,900
House for rent
10h ago
3200 Paseo Village Way, San Diego, CA 92130
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,215–$10,343
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d 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
19h ago
Verified
12629 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,108–$3,572
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
13138 Kellam Ct, San Diego, CA 92130
1 bed
1 bath
$3,068
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
11724 Carmel Creek Rd, San Diego, CA 92130
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,137–$4,697
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,900
Condo for rent
Available May 11
19h ago
Verified
12629 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,108–$3,572
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
13138 Kellam Ct, San Diego, CA 92130
1 bed
1 bath
$3,068
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
11724 Carmel Creek Rd, San Diego, CA 92130
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,137–$4,697
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,900
Condo for rent
Available May 11
19h ago
Verified
12629 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,108–$3,572
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
11724 Carmel Creek Rd, San Diego, CA 92130
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,137–$4,697
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,900
Condo for rent
Available May 11
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$6,910
$5,850
Price drop
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 $4,300 per month as of May 9, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Carmel Valley?
Average rent prices in Carmel Valley have remained the same 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 121% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,350 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 $172,000/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).