Folia
12520 Camino del Sur,
San Diego, CA 92129
$3,055 - $5,666 | 1-3 Beds
Situated in the northwestern portion of San Diego, Carmel Valley is regarded as one of the most luxurious neighborhoods in the city. Carmel Valley touts spacious homes atop steep hills, upscale shopping centers, delightful restaurants, and exceptional schools.
The neighborhood’s natural beauty and prime location contributes to an enviable, active lifestyle. A host of lush neighborhood parks and numerous recreation centers offer plenty of options for enjoying the outdoors. Carmel Valley also borders the sprawling Torrey Pines State Reserve, which is a great spot for exploring multi-use trails, beautiful beaches, lagoons, and observing wildlife.
The University of California San Diego lies just south of the neighborhood in addition to Westfield UTC, Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, La Jolla Shores Park, and several renowned medical centers. Convenience to I-5 and I-805 makes getting around from Carmel Valley a breeze.
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Carmel Valley is $3,235 for a studio, $3,145 for one bedroom, $4,029 for two bedrooms, and $4,700 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Carmel Valley has decreased by -2.1% in the past year.
Studio
587 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$3,235/month
Average Rent
1 BR
797 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$3,145/month
Average Rent
2 BR
1,131 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$4,029/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,376 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$4,700/month
Average Rent
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.
Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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.
Current Resident
2 years and 8 months ago•Niche Review
Carmel Valley is a very safe neighborhood that prioritizes community through individuality. Generally, people are respectful of others' spaces and things while maintaining consistent interaction. This neighborhood is great for automobiles, while still accessible with bikes and walking.
Current Resident
5 years and 5 months ago•Niche Review
The area is very nice if you have a family. The high schools around the area are one of the best in California such as Torrey Pines High School and Canyon Crest Academy. People around this area are very amicable and the weather is mostly nice year round.
Current Resident
5 years and 6 months ago•Niche Review
I like Carmel Valley. There are a lot of things to do in the area, lots of good schools, and good parks. There are lots of trails to hike on in Carmel Valley. It has a very strong suburban vibe.
Current Resident
5 years and 6 months ago•Niche Review
Pretty safe neighborhood with great schools around. However, the cost of living is extremely high and there's not a lot of diversity.
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