As of September 2026, rental prices in Carmel Valley (92130), in the San Diego metro area, range from $2,796 to $6,453 per month depending on property type and bedroom count.
The largest year-over-year increase occurred in 1BR condo/townhome rents, which rose 8.30% in Carmel Valley, CA.
Among 4BR rentals, single-family homes have a median rent of $6,453, exceeding apartments at $5,760.
What is the rent range in Carmel Valley, CA as of September 2026?
In September 2026, Carmel Valley, CA rents range from $2,796 for 1BR single-family rentals to $6,453 for 4BR single-family homes.
How much higher are single-family rents than apartment rents for 4-bedroom units in Carmel Valley, CA?
For 4-bedroom units in Carmel Valley, CA, single-family homes have a median rent of $6,453, which is $693 more than apartments at $5,760 as of September 2026.
What are the specific year-over-year rent changes across property types in Carmel Valley, CA as of September 2026?
Year-over-year rent changes in Carmel Valley, CA range from an 8.30% increase for 1BR condo/townhomes, a 2.55% increase for 2BR apartments, up to a 1.01% decrease for 1BR apartments.
Which property and bedroom combination has the highest rent in Carmel Valley, CA?
The highest rent in Carmel Valley, CA as of September 2026 is for 4BR single-family homes at $6,453 per month.
Carmel Valley, CA· San Diego metro
September 2026
92130
Long-term Rental Rates
Long-term rental rates for Carmel Valley (92130), in the San Diego metro area, as of September 2026.
Apartment
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$3,130 – $3,425
-2.48%
-1.01%
2-Bedroom
$3,918 – $4,418
-1.71%
2.55%
3-Bedroom
$4,487 – $4,959
-1.83%
2.69%
4-Bedroom
$5,690 – $6,002
0.96%
4.48%
Condo/Townhome
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$3,106 – $3,365
2.00%
8.30%
2-Bedroom
$3,655 – $3,920
-1.06%
-0.80%
3-Bedroom
$4,550 – $4,949
-0.96%
3.48%
4-Bedroom
$5,340 – $5,727
0.42%
0.34%
Single-Family
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,692 – $2,899
-0.40%
4.25%
2-Bedroom
$3,394 – $3,640
-2.56%
0.08%
3-Bedroom
$4,941 – $5,374
5.16%
3.14%
4-Bedroom
$6,066 – $6,840
-0.03%
6.26%
Data updated: October 19, 2026
Carmel Valley Rental Trends · San Diego metro
In the Carmel Valley (92130) rental market, 2-bedroom condos and townhomes posted the fastest month-over-month gain, rising 3.28% to a median rent of $3,828 in August 2026. This increase outpaced the 1.26% growth recorded for 2-bedroom apartments, underscoring notable demand for condos/townhomes in this segment.
Among property types, 3-bedroom single-family homes in Carmel Valley (92130) declined 3.88% month-over-month, settling at $4,904. In contrast, 3-bedroom condos and townhomes increased 2.56% to $4,795, a $109 difference in favor of single-family homes but with a downward trend compared to multifamily growth.
Looking at annual change, Carmel Valley (92130) rental trends indicate that 1-bedroom apartments reached a median of $3,361 after a 5.12% year-over-year increase. This exceeded the 3.07% annual rise for 1-bedroom condos/townhomes, which finished the period at $3,173.
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