Bedroom count
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Last updated on November 13, 2026
Average rent in
Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Carmel Valley
$4,300/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Carmel Valley is $4,300 per month as of November 2026. This is 126% above the national average rent, or $2,400 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Carmel Valley
36
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 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 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 $3,639, whereas a house costs $4,845. 1-bedroom apartments in Carmel Valley run $2,810 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,836.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,370 |  3% | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $2,750 | 6% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $4,100 | No Change | 15% | |
3 bedroom | $4,795 | 2% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $11,249 | 3% | 70% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Encinitas | $5,697 | |
Linda Vista | $2,789 | |
Mira Mesa | $3,100 | |
Pacific Beach | $3,191 | |
Rancho Bernardo | $3,100 | |
University City | $3,320 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,639 | 5% | 3% | |
Condos | $3,495 | 9% | 8% | |
Houses | $4,845 | 4% | 5% | |
Rooms | $1,740 | 3% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,370
Last 30 days
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,100
Last year
15%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,795
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$11,249
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
70%
Encinitas
Average rent
$5,697
Linda Vista
Average rent
$2,789
Mira Mesa
Average rent
$3,100
Pacific Beach
Average rent
$3,191
Rancho Bernardo
Average rent
$3,100
University City
Average rent
$3,320
Apartments
Average rent
$3,639
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
3%
Condos
Average rent
$3,495
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
8%
Houses
Average rent
$4,845
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,740
Last 30 days
3%
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
126%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 25% lower than the median rent in Encinitas, Encinitas, CA.
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Discover rentals in Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA
5d+ ago
Carmel Valley condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$3,195
Price dropped $200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
4d ago
Carmel Valley house for rent in San Diego
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,395
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Carmel Valley house for rent in San Diego
12650 Carmel Country Rd #114, San Diego, CA 92130
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,450
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Sep 10
5d+ ago
Carmel Valley townhouse for rent in San Diego
3 beds
3 baths
$8,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
4h ago
3200 Paseo Village Way, San Diego, CA 92130
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,316–$11,292
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 14-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Carmel Valley house for rent in San Diego
3 beds
3 baths
$6,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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
$6,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
22h ago
Verified
13138 Kellam Ct, San Diego, CA 92130
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,657–$3,984
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
22h ago
Verified
12629 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,885–$4,324
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
1d ago
Verified
11724 Carmel Creek Rd, San Diego, CA 92130
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,987–$4,099
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4h ago
3200 Paseo Village Way, San Diego, CA 92130
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,316–$11,292
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 14-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
13138 Kellam Ct, San Diego, CA 92130
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,657–$3,984
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
22h ago
Verified
12629 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,885–$4,324
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
1d ago
Verified
11724 Carmel Creek Rd, San Diego, CA 92130
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,987–$4,099
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4h ago
3200 Paseo Village Way, San Diego, CA 92130
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,316–$11,292
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 14-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
13138 Kellam Ct, San Diego, CA 92130
2 beds
2 baths
$3,779–$3,984
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
22h ago
Verified
12629 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,885–$4,324
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
2d ago
Carmel Valley house for rent in San Diego
4114 Walnut Rdg #4114, San Diego, CA 92130
4 beds
2.5 baths
$5,675
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 27
2d ago
Carmel Valley townhouse for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$3,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House 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 November 7, 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 9% since last year.
How does Carmel Valley rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Carmel Valley is 126% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,400 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).