Beach Colony
2821 Camino Del Mar,
Del Mar, CA 92014
$2,950 - $4,597
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Del Mar, CA
What is the average rent in Del Mar, CA?
$3,060/month
Average Rent
703 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.9%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Del Mar, CA is $3,060 per month. This is 88% higher than the national average rent price of $1,625/month, making Del Mar one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Del Mar, you can expect to pay about $2,858 per month for a studio, $3,060 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,666 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,818 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Del Mar, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.9%, which averages out to $59 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Del Mar, CA
Last Updated January 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
0%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
7%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
93%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Del Mar?
Based on current rent prices, Del Mar Heights is the most affordable neighborhood in Del Mar.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Del Mar?
Based on current rent prices, Del Mar Heights is the most expensive neighborhood in Del Mar.
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Which Del Mar neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Del Mar with the most apartments available is Del Mar Heights .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Del Mar, CA?
Because the average rent in Del Mar is $3,060, you’ll want to make about $10,200 per month or $122,400 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Del Mar, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Del Mar, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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One Bedroom
$2,888/month
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Two Bedroom
$3,393/month
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.