What is the average apartment size in Del Mar?

The average size for a Del Mar, CA apartment is 885 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Del Mar?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Del Mar is $3,809 per month, a 8.14% increase from last year’s average of $3,522.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Del Mar?

In Del Mar, studios rent for $2,708 per month, one-bedroom units average $3,249 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $4,351 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Del Mar?

The typical apartment in Del Mar offers about 885 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Del Mar?

Studio apartments in Del Mar average 428 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 753 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,024 sq. ft.

Del Mar, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Del Mar?

The typical rent budget in Del Mar ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 74% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Del Mar?

In Del Mar, 46% of households rent while 54% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Del Mar is $3,809, a 8.14% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $3,522.

Studio Apartments at $2,708 offer the most budget-friendly option with 428 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 753 square feet for $3,249, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $4,351 offer 1,024 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Del Mar, CA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$3,809	885 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,708	428 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$3,249	753 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$4,351	1,024 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Del Mar, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Del Mar, CA have increased by 8.14% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,522 to $3,809.

What's the typical rent budget in Del Mar, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Del Mar, CA (74%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Del Mar, CA?

864 or 46% of the households in Del Mar, CA are renter-occupied while 1,026 or 54% are owner-occupied.

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How Del Mar Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Del Mar	$3,809
Los Angeles	$2,765
East Bay	$2,670
San Francisco	$3,598
San Diego	$2,968
Oakland	$2,635
Long Beach	$2,670
Sacramento	$1,906
San Jose	$3,134
Fresno	$1,622
Tulare	$1,693
Oceanside	$2,610
El Cajon, CA	$2,224
Chula Vista, CA	$2,639
Murrieta, CA	$2,370
Vista, CA	$2,567
Carlsbad, CA	$3,224
Escondido, CA	$2,270
San Marcos, CA	$2,725
La Mesa, CA	$2,507
Spring Valley, CA	$2,461

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Del Mar apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.