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Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA have increased by 2.44% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,887 to $3,981.

Average rent in Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA

$3,981/mo Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA is around $3,981.

    What's the typical rent budget in Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA?

    A share of 8% of apartments in Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA have the cheapest rents between $2,501-$3,000. Around 92% of Carmel Valley's apartments have monthly rents between > $3,000.

    The largest share of rentals in Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA (92%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Carmel Valley, CA

    20 /100
    Car-Dependent
    24 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 20, Bike Score®: 24

    Frequently asked questions

    What type of rental buildings are in Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA?

    In Carmel Valley 38% of the housing is rented out compared to 62% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 19% of Carmel Valley's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 62% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 18% are single-family rentals.

    Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA demographics

    • 42,046Total Population
    • 21,219 Female
      20,828 Male
    • 39Median Age

    In total, Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA has 42,046 residents, 21,219 women and 20,828 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Carmel Valley’s population is 39.

    Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA households

    • 11,857 Family
      3,300 Non-family
    • 6,567 Children
      8,590 No Children
    • 15,157Total Number of Households
    • 2Average People Per Household
    • $201,731Median Household Income

    There is a total of 15,157 households in Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA. Of these, 6,567 have children and 8,590 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 11,857 family households and 3,300 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Carmel Valley is 2 people, on average. The median household annual income in Carmel Valley equals $201,731, and the monthly housing costs equal $3,491.

    Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 1% of the population in Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA have no high school education, 8% went to high-school, and 9% have partially completed college. Moreover, 5% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 35% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 42% hold a Graduate Degree.