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Terra Oceanside
3964-3970 Waring Rd, Oceanside, CA 92056 -
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1 BED$2,224+2 BEDS$2,460+The Bluffs at Carlsbad
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1 BED$2,445The Hideaway
3380 Harding St, Carlsbad, CA 92008 -
1 BED$2,368+2 BEDS$2,991+The Pointe at 2316
2316 Paseo De Laura, Oceanside, CA 92056 -
2 BEDS$2,945
Elan Park Place Carlsbad
2605 Jefferson St, Carlsbad, CA 92008 -
2 BEDS$2,970
Elan Cypress Cove
355-395 Pine Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008 -
1 BED$2,645
Elan Tamarack Shores
351-357 Tamarack Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008 -
STUDIO$2,345
Elan Beachpointe Carlsbad
1000 Chinquapin Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008 -
1 BED$2,695
Elan Coast Village
935 Laguna Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008 -
2 BEDS$2,300
Ridgeview
6505 Paseo Frontera, Carlsbad, CA 92009 -
1 BED$2,546+2 BEDS$2,841+
Sofi Ocean Hills
3500 Windrift Way, Oceanside, CA 92056 -
1 BED$2,250+2 BEDS$2,750+
Sandpointe Apartment Homes
450 Morse St, Oceanside, CA 92054 -
2 BEDS$2,400
Vista Pacifica Apartments
176 Cedar Rd, Vista, CA 92083 -
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Carlsbad at a Glance
Carlsbad, CA Apartments for Rent
Carlsbad stretches along the Pacific coastline, offering seven miles of beaches and a welcoming downtown district filled with local shops and restaurants. The city features popular attractions like LEGOLAND California and the Flower Fields, which showcase their ranunculus blooms from March through May. With temperatures averaging in the high 60s year-round, residents can explore the city's trail network and three lagoons: Agua Hedionda, Batiquitos, and Buena Vista.
Carlsbad features several distinct areas, including the historic Barrio and established neighborhoods near the coast, as well as newer developments in La Costa and Aviara. Apartments in Carlsbad offer various locations and styles, from oceanview properties to residential communities near business districts, with one-bedroom apartments typically renting for around $2,600 monthly. The city connects to San Diego (35 miles south) and Los Angeles (87 miles north) via Interstate 5 and the COASTER commuter rail. McClellan-Palomar Airport and North County Transit District services provide additional transportation options.
Renting in Carlsbad
Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes
- Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Studio 422 Sq Ft $1,960 / mo
- 1 Bedroom 686 Sq Ft $2,700 / mo
- 2 Bedrooms 949 Sq Ft $3,176 / mo
- 3 Bedrooms 1,302 Sq Ft $3,873 / mo
- 4 Bedrooms 1,818 Sq Ft $4,044 / mo
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Carlsbad
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Serenata at Aviara 676 Sq Ft $2,998/mo
- Tanglewood 582 Sq Ft $3,270/mo
- Salt Aire 733 Sq Ft $3,501/mo
- Shorepointe 733 Sq Ft $3,505/mo
- Kelly Ranch Core 723 Sq Ft $3,931/mo
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