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Altura

$3,468 – $5,981/mo

  • 1–3 bedrooms
  • 1–3.5 baths
  • 817–1,958 sq ft
  • 12 units available
  • Pet friendly
11921 Carmel Creek Rd, San Diego, CA, 92130

As of October 14, 2026, Altura in San Diego, CA has 12 apartments for rent from $3,468 to $5,981/mo. One-bedrooms start at $3,468, two-bedrooms at $3,795, and three-bedrooms at $5,981. The average asking rent has risen 7.5% since March 25, 2026, from $3,819 to $4,107.


Floor plans

Altura has 12 units available across 6 floor plans: a one-bedroom layout (817 sq ft), 4 two-bedroom layouts (1,117–1,163 sq ft), and a three-bedroom layout (1,958 sq ft). Prices checked October 14, 2026.

A3 1x1

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 817 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,468/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
269$3,468817Oct 17
356$3,537817Oct 31

B5 2x2

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,135 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,795/mo

5 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
309$3,9171,135Oct 6
124$3,9671,135Oct 6
315$3,7951,135Oct 24
371$3,9171,135Dec 5
118$3,9671,135Dec 12

B4 2x2

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,163 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,895/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
314$3,8951,163Oct 6
221$4,1381,163Oct 31

B2 2x2

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,157 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,949/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
323$3,9491,157Oct 6

B3 2x2

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,117 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,967/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
212$3,9671,117Oct 6

TH2P 3x3.5

3 Bedrooms • 3.5 Baths • 1,958 Sq Ft

Starting at $5,981/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
145$5,9811,958Nov 21

See all 38 units listed at Altura, including ones no longer available.


Cost to rent here

At Altura, a one-bedroom starts at about $3,974 a month all-in: $3,468 rent, $211 in listed fees, and an estimated $295 for electric, gas, water, internet, and renters insurance. A two-bedroom starts at about $4,384 and a three-bedroom at about $6,680.

All-in from$3,974/mo

Estimates are local averages, not quotes from the property.

Can you afford it?

Most landlords ask for a monthly income of about 3× the rent, so qualifying at Altura takes about $124,848 a year for a one-bedroom, $136,620 for a two-bedroom, and $215,316 for a three-bedroom. Keeping the $3,974 all-in month for a one-bedroom within 35% of take-home pay takes an income of about $203,900 a year.

Total monthly housing cost

$3,974/mo

Income to afford it comfortably

$203,900/yr

Income to qualify

$124,848/yr

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Rent history

Over the past year, the average asking rent at Altura has ranged from $3,399 to $4,989. The current average is $4,107, up $288 (7.5%) from $3,819 at the start.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (164 days observed).

Fees & lease terms

At Altura, the security deposit is $700. The listing shows $210.55 a month in fees (parking $125, pet rent $50, storage space rental $30, and 1 more) and $1,785 due at signing (security deposit $700, holding deposit $500, pet deposit $500, and 3 more).

  • Rent

    $3,468 – $5,981/mo
  • Security deposit

    $700
  • Earliest move-in

    Oct 6

Monthly fees

Parking

$125/mo

Pet Rent

$50/mo

Storage Space Rental

$30/mo

Utility - Billing Administrative Fee

$5.55/mo

Due at signing

Application Fee

$35

Holding Deposit (Refundable)

$500

Package Services - Registration

$25

Pet Deposit (Refundable)

$500

Pet Management - Third Party

$25

Security Deposit (Refundable)

$700

Amenities

Altura is pet friendly and has garage or covered parking. It lists 17 amenities, including 24 hour fitness center, 2 resort-style pool areas, and dishwasher.

  • 24 Hour Fitness Center

  • 2 Resort-Style Pool Areas

  • Air Conditioning

  • Cabanas W/Tv'S & Common Area Wi-Fi

  • Clubhouse & Game Room

  • Dishwasher

  • Dog Run & Pet Spa

  • Fitness Center

  • Garage Parking

  • Gated Access

  • Interactive Sports Simulator

  • On-Site Storage Spaces

  • Pet Friendly

  • Smoke Free

  • Spin Bike & Yoga Room

  • Swimming Pool

  • Wi-Fi Business Lounge


Amenity photos

  • Pool
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Location

11921 Carmel Creek Rd, San Diego, CA, 92130


Resident reviews

Altura has a 4.2 out of 5 rating from more than 100 resident reviews. Residents rate maintenance (4.5) and location (4.4) highest and building quality (2.7) lowest.

4.2 · 100+ reviews
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Management3.6
Maintenance4.5
Amenities and Shared Spaces4.3
Location4.4
Building Quality2.7
Overall91 reviews

Altura offers a well-maintained property in a convenient Carmel Valley location with strong amenities including fitness facilities, pools, and community spaces. Maintenance service is consistently praised for responsiveness and professionalism, though management communication and administrative processes receive mixed feedback. Significant concerns center on parking enforcement practices, security issues including package theft, and occasional delays in resolving maintenance requests and administrative matters.

Management responsiveness is highly polarized at this property. Positive reviews consistently praise staff friendliness, prompt maintenance service, and same-day email responses, particularly from maintenance personnel. However, negative reviews frequently report unresponsive leasing office staff, delayed maintenance requests (sometimes weeks to months), locked office doors during posted hours, and inconsistent communication between staff members. Communication gaps and slow service resolution remain the most commonly cited management concerns.

Maintenance service is highly responsive and professional, with most requests completed promptly—often same-day or within hours. Work quality is consistently reliable, with repairs staying fixed and staff demonstrating strong communication and attention to detail. A small number of older reviews cite extended wait times for repairs, though recent feedback indicates significantly improved response times.

The property offers well-maintained amenities including a gym, pools, and common areas that residents consistently praise for cleanliness and upkeep. Most residents report positive experiences with staff responsiveness and maintenance service, though some reviews note delays in addressing repair requests and occasional amenity outages. Parking and guest access procedures have been flagged as inconvenient by some residents, and the dog run area could benefit from improved sanitation features.

The property benefits from a convenient location with easy highway access (56, 5) and nearby walkable amenities including grocery stores, gas, and restaurants. Residents appreciate the proximity to transit routes and note the area is generally quiet. However, the location near a school creates heavy traffic during morning and afternoon hours, which may impact commute times and parking access.

Building Quality experiences are mixed. Residents report recurring issues with elevator outages and lack of notification, as well as concerns about noise disturbances including fire alarms. HVAC system failures have been noted as a recurring maintenance problem. One positive review highlighted secure access and amenities, though guest parking procedures and building access protocols were noted as cumbersome.

Summaries are written by AI from reviews residents posted on public review sites such as Google and ApartmentRatings. Each topic shows how many of those reviews discuss it.

Getting around

Altura is car-dependent and not bikeable, and transit is minimal.

Walking
Car-dependent
Grade F
Transit
Minimal
Grade F
Biking
Not bikeable
Grade F

Climate and air quality

Air quality near Altura was good on 44 of the past 365 days, and at its worst in March (average AQI 77, moderate). Daily highs averaged 81°F in August, the warmest month, and lows averaged 50°F in December, the coldest.

Air quality

44 good-air days

of the past 365

: Moderate, AQI 60

Temperature

81° / 50°

average August high / December low

: 77° high, 53° low

Pollen

Very low

Oct 14–18 forecast

Tree: none, grass: none, weed: very low

MonthAverage highAverage lowAverage AQIGood-air days
January69°F50°F69 (moderate)4 of 31
February68°F51°F68 (moderate)4 of 28
March74°F55°F77 (moderate)0 of 31
April70°F56°F60 (moderate)5 of 30
May69°F58°F57 (moderate)8 of 31
June72°F61°F55 (moderate)7 of 30
July77°F65°F55 (moderate)3 of 31
August81°F68°F64 (moderate)3 of 31
September80°F67°F59 (moderate)1 of 30
October79°F60°F70 (moderate)0 of 31
November68°F53°F71 (moderate)4 of 30
December67°F50°F75 (moderate)5 of 31
Daily readings from Oct 15, 2025 to Oct 14, 2026. The pollen chart shows typical US seasons.

About this property

Altura is a 182-unit building in San Diego, CA.

Altura Apartments is life, elevated! Nestled against a rocky hillside in Coastal Carmel Valley, a cool ocean breeze and breathtaking views are right outside your front door at San Diego's newest standard in luxury living. The residences will feature interiors that inspire and amenities to emulate, whether taking in the stunning ocean views from the property or dipping in one of the two resort style pools. With its premier coastal location, Altura has arrived as one of the most desirable communities to call home in San Diego, CA. Altura offers a higher quality of life, and sets a new standard for luxury living. Greystar California, Inc. dba Greystar Corp. License No. 1525765 Broker: Gerard S. Donohue License No. 01265072

  • Building

    Apartment · Garden
  • Total units

    182

Nearby schools

The closest school to Altura is San Diego Jewish Academy, a private high school 0.2 miles away. The closest public school is Carmel Del Mar Elementary School, 0.4 miles away.

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

San Diego Jewish Academy

Private · High
PrivateHigh0.2 mi

Carmel Del Mar Elementary School

Public · Elementary
PublicElementary0.4 mi

Notre Dame Academy

Private · Middle
PrivateMiddle0.7 mi

Bright Horizons

Private · Elementary
PrivateElementary0.8 mi

Ocean Air School

Public · Elementary
PublicElementary0.8 mi

Carmel Valley Middle School

Public · Middle
PublicMiddle0.9 mi

Carmel Valley Montessori School

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.9 mi

Kindercare Townsgate Pre-School

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.1 mi

Carmel Creek Elementary School

Public · Elementary
PublicElementary1.2 mi

Torrey Hills School

Public · Elementary
PublicElementary1.4 mi

Contact & management

Altura is managed by Greystar. The leasing office's phone number is 858-299-4233.


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