59 rentals in Del Mar

Del Mar is a beach city in San Diego County, California, United States, located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean. It was established in 1885 to build a seaside resort. The annual San Diego County Fair has had a permanent home at the Del Mar Fairgrounds since 1936. Horse racing began at the fairgrounds racetrack the following year and is hosted every summer. The city incorporated in 1959 aiming to preserve its small town feel. Its population was 3,954 as of the 2020 census, down from 4,161 at the 2010 census.
Del Mar is an affluent coastal city known for the Del Mar Racetrack. Features beautiful beaches, upscale dining, and exclusive community.
Today, Del Mar has 59 homes for rent at a median rent of $11,000/mo, typically leasing in about 319 days. Families here choose from 2 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
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Median Rent
$10.0K/mo
↑ 69.5% over the past yearMonths of Rental Inventory
Estimated time to lease all rentals at the current leasing pace
0.2 months of supply
Landlord's MarketWith only 59 active rentals, supply is tight.
What this means for renters
Rental inventory is tight relative to how many homes get leased each month—fewer options, and well-priced units draw competition. Rentals typically lease in ~319 days.
Rental Velocity
How fast rentals are leasing
Rentals are sitting on the market—renters have strong leverage to negotiate rent, terms, and move-in specials. Leasing 42% faster than 6 months ago.
Rental Inventory Distribution
Rentals are leasing at a healthy pace—more listings move within 30 days than sit longer on the market.
Most rentals are leasing within a month, but a meaningful share is starting to linger longer.
Housing Tenure in Del Mar
Homeownership is near the state average—a balanced mix of owners and renters.
54%
Homeowners
46%
Renters
Homeownership is 1.5% lower than the California average (55.5%)
1,890 households (2023)
Median Rent by Bedroom
Rent increases significantly with bedroom count—larger units command premium prices.
Each additional bedroom adds about $10.9K/mo to rent on average, with larger units commanding higher premiums.
Largest increase: 4 → 5 bedrooms (+$17.9K/mo)
Rent Reductions
14 listings have reduced their rent
24% of active listings
Average reduction: 17.6% (~$1,936/mo)
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