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Del Mar, CA

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A cozy beach town just minutes from San Diego

Schools Beach Coastal Scenic Outdoors Parks Surfing Upscale

Del Mar is a fairly small coastal city positioned roughly twenty miles north of San Diego. Famous as the home of the Del Mar Racetrack and the San Diego County Fair, Del Mar combines the relaxed lifestyle of the suburbs with the stunning unspoiled beauty of the California coastline.

The beach serves as the biggest attraction in town, with Crest Canyon Park and Torrey Pines Extension also allowing you to get outdoors and explore the hills and forests of the region. Camino Del Mar runs through the center of town, lined with popular restaurants and shopping centers. The area’s rental market runs the gamut from swanky beachfront homes to more affordable apartments and condos, allowing you to find the perfect living arrangements to suit your budget and lifestyle.

Explore the City

Enjoy outdoor seating and a variety of shops and restaurants at Beachside Plaza

With its amazing ocean views and dog-friendliness, Del Mar Plaza is a popular destination

Attend a variety of events, including concerts and sports events, at Del Mar Arena

The Del Mar Community Center can be rented for beachside events

Residents head to the beautiful downtown area to shop at boutiques such as Pebbles

The local hotspot Prep Kitchen opened in 2009

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Del Mar, CA is $2,600 for a studio, $3,004 for one bedroom, $3,487 for two bedrooms, and $4,253 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Del Mar has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,004/month
698 Sq Ft
House
$27,102/month
2,824 Sq Ft
Condo
$6,433/month
1,050 Sq Ft
Townhome
$7,556/month
1,510 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Del Mar, CA

Transportation

69

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

6

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

46

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.

Schools

Del Mar Hills Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

288 Students

9
out of 10

Del Mar Heights Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

311 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Torrey Pines State Reserve
  • Torrey Pines State Beach
  • Cardiff State Beach
  • San Dieguito County Park
  • San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center

Military Bases

Airports

  • San Diego International

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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.