- Special offer! Limited time offer! Sign a new lease and receive up to $1,400 off rent and up to two FREE application fees. Daily self-guided tours available by appointment - book your tour today! *Up to $1,400 off rent PLUS up to two free application fees offer for new residents that apply for a 12-month term with lease start date by 8/2/25. Later lease start dates are available, call for details. Following application approval and lease signing, up to two (2) application fees will be credited at move-in, effectively making them free.
Offers available on approved credit and subject to change without notice. Lease terms, pricing, and move-in dates may vary. Restrictions apply.
Security deposit amounts may vary based on credit, rental history, and other qualifying factors. For details on application requirements, deposits, and all mandatory or optional fees, please visit the community's Leasing Info page on the Essex website.
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What's special
Office hours
Day | Open hours |
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Mon: | 9 am - 6 pm |
Tue: | 9 am - 6 pm |
Wed: | 10 am - 6 pm |
Thu: | 9 am - 6 pm |
Fri: | 9 am - 6 pm |
Sat: | 9 am - 6 pm |
Sun: | Closed |
Property map
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Facts, features & policies
Building Amenities
Community Rooms
- Club House: Clubroom
- Fitness Center
Other
- Laundry: In Unit
- Swimming Pool
Outdoor common areas
- Barbecue: Barbecue area
- Patio: Enclosed patio/balcony
Security
- Controlled Access
- Night Patrol: Courtesy patrol
Services & facilities
- On-Site Maintenance
- Online Rent Payment: Online resident portal
- Pet Park: Dog park
- Storage Space
View description
- Canyon view
- Premium view
Unit Features
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Dryer: In-home laundry
- Stove: Gas stove
- Washer: In-home laundry
Cooling
- Air Conditioning: A/C unit
- Central Air Conditioning: Central A/C
Flooring
- Hardwood: Wood-style flooring
Other
- Corner/end Location
- Courtyard View
- Designer Lighting
- Double Sink Vanity: Dual bathroom sinks
- Double-pane Windows
- Fireplace
- Granite Countertops
- Island Kitchen: Kitchen island
- Keyless Entry
- Mandatory Fee: Utilities Cost Based On Usage Plus Monthly Utility Service Fee (conservice) $5.25/month
- Open Concept Floor Plan
- Pantry: Kitchen pantry
- Patio Balcony: Enclosed patio/balcony
- Refreshed Kitchen And Bath
- Remodeled Kitchen And Bath
- Smart Home Technology
- Smart Thermostats
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Walk-in Closet
- Wood-style Flooring
- Wood-style Flooring Throughout Home
Policies
Lease terms
- We have flexible lease terms and pricing to fit your needs!
Pets
Dogs
- Allowed
- $500 pet deposit
- $75 monthly pet fee
- Restrictions: A deposit of $500 is required for up to 2 pets. We do not allow guardian dog breeds/crossbreeds, such as Alaskan Malamutes, Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, Pit Bulls, German Shepherds, Akitas, Bullmastiffs, Mastiffs, Wolf Dogs or any dog that the landlord believes is a related breed. Restrictions are subject to change without notice. Restrictions do not apply to dogs that aid disabled individuals for equal access to housing.
- Pets must be spayed/neutered.
Cats
- Allowed
- $500 pet deposit
- $50 monthly pet fee
- Restrictions: A deposit of $500 is required for up to 2 pets.
- Pets must be spayed/neutered.
Parking
- covered: Carport parking
- Garage: Tandem garage
Special Features
- Airbnb-friendly Community
- Media Room
- Parking
- Pet Friendly
- Spa
- Wireless Internet: Wi-Fi throughout amenity areas
Neighborhood: Carmel Valley
Areas of interest
Use our interactive map to explore the neighborhood and see how it matches your interests.
Travel times
Walk, Transit & Bike Scores
Near Carmel Creek
- Coffee shops within a 10-minute drive include Starbucks, Torrey Reserve Coffee, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf and Einstein Bros Bagels.
- Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, within a 10-minute drive, features interactive exhibits, including the Living Tide Pools and Boundless Energy.
- Torrey Pines Golf Course, offering scenic views, a driving range, putting green and practice area, leagues and tournaments, is a 10-minute drive.
- Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, within a 10-minute drive, is 2,000 acres of unspoiled beaches, a lagoon and 8 miles of walking and biking trails.
Nearby schools in San Diego
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Carmel Del Mar Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Carmel Valley Middle SchoolGrades: 7, 8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 10/10Torrey Pines High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
Market Trends
Rental market summary
The average rent for all beds and all property types in San Diego, CA is $3,142.
$3,142
+$42
+$17
5,556
Frequently asked questions
Carmel Creek has a walk score of 38, it's car-dependent.
The schools assigned to Carmel Creek include Carmel Del Mar Elementary School, Carmel Valley Middle School, and Torrey Pines High School.
Yes, Carmel Creek has in-unit laundry for some or all of the units.
Carmel Creek is in the Carmel Valley neighborhood in San Diego, CA.
To have a dog at Carmel Creek there is a required deposit of $500. This building has monthly fee of $75 for dogs. To have a cat at Carmel Creek there is a required deposit of $500. This building has monthly fee of $50 for cats.
Yes, 3D and virtual tours are available for Carmel Creek.

