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Rental Market Trends in Del Mar, CA

What is the average rent in Del Mar, CA?

$3,032/month

Average Rent

703 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Del Mar, CA is $3,032 per month. This is 85% higher than the national average rent price of $1,637/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 $2,645 per month for a studio, $3,032 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,538 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,697 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,645/month
431 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,032/month
703 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,538/month
1,019 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,697/month
1,237 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$19,292/month
2,424 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$27,580/month
3,507 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$7,427/month
888 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$7,108/month
1,349 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$6,485/month
1,418 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$9,121/month
1,563 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Del Mar, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.3%, which averages out to $39 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 July 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Del Mar, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
8% $1,001 - $1,500/month
8% $1,501 - $2,000/month
85% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Del Mar?

Based on current rent prices, Del Mar Heights and Arden Heights" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Del Mar.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Del Mar Heights
$4,371/month
775 Sq Ft
Arden Heights
$7,046/month
863 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Del Mar?

Based on current rent prices, Arden Heights and Del Mar Heights" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Del Mar.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Arden Heights
$7,046/month
863 Sq Ft
Del Mar Heights
$4,371/month
775 Sq Ft

Which Del Mar neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Del Mar with the most apartments available are Del Mar Heights and Arden Heights" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Del Mar Heights
$4,371/month
775 Sq Ft
Arden Heights
$7,046/month
863 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Del Mar, CA?

Because the average rent in Del Mar is $3,032, you’ll want to make about $10,106 per month or $121,272 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.

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Apartment Averages

Del Mar Heights

Del Mar, CA

Arden Heights

Del Mar, CA

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One Bedroom
$2,870/month
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Two Bedroom
$3,363/month
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1-2 Beds | $3,895 - $4,295

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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