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Carmel, CA

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A sprawling coastal region in Monterey County

Coastal Scenic Active Picturesque Mountain Views

Carmel refers to a sprawling portion of Monterey County, beginning at Carmel by the Sea in the north to Big Sur in the south. Among the many communities included in this area are Carmel by the Sea, Carmel Highlands, Hacienda Carmel, Rancho Tierra Grande, and Notleys Landing. The residents in this region love the overall peaceful atmosphere along with the stunning views on the rugged Pacific coastline.

Carmel offers the best of both worlds, with access to the mountains as well as the ocean. The opportunities for outdoor recreation are abundant, with destinations like Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, Garrapata State Park, and Andrew Molera State Park all located in the area. Residents enjoy a broad range of apartments, condos, and houses available for rent in this spectacular environment. Getting around from Carmel is a breeze with access to the Pacific Coast Highway.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Carmel, CA is $1,234 for one bedroom, $2,355 for two bedrooms, and $3,117 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Carmel has increased by 2.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,234/month
375 Sq Ft
House
$4,920/month
1,736 Sq Ft
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Transportation

67

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

43

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Garrapata State Park
  • Point Lobos State Reserve
  • Carmel River State Beach
  • Jack's Peak County Park
  • Point Sur State Historic Park

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Monterey Regional

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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 February 2025.