Apartments for Rent in Rio del Mar, CA

Prices and availability in Rio del Mar, CA were last updated on 26 May 2026.

The best apartment in Rio del Mar, CA is: 166 Hyannis Court.

In Rio del Mar 25% of the housing is rented out compared to 75% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 2% of Rio del Mar's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 40% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 58% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Rio del Mar are about 27 years old, on average. Of these, 46% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 2 stories. About all of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, none are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Rio del Mar are around 14% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 44% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 19% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.