Apartments for Rent in Rio del Mar, CA

Prices and availability in Rio del Mar, CA were last updated on 5 Jun 2026.

The best apartments in Rio del Mar, CA are: 166 Hyannis Court and 438 Cliff Drive.

In Rio del Mar 25% of the housing is rented out compared to 75% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 2% of Rio del Mar's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 40% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 58% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Rio del Mar are about 29 years old, on average. Of these, 46% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 2 stories. About all of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, none are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Rio del Mar are around 14% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 44% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 19% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.