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    STUDIO
    $2,807
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,800
    Required Monthly Fees$7
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,807

    San Katrina

    336 Pine Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008
    (442) 245-5826
  8. Building Photo - Ascend2300
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    2 BEDS
    $2,724
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,719 - $6,124
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,724 - $3,000

    Ascend2300

    2300 Rising Glen Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008
    (442) 291-7172
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    Exceptional Value
    1 BED
    $2,495+
    2 BEDS
    $2,995+

    Villas at Carlsbad

    2600-2695 Kremeyer Cir, Carlsbad, CA 92008
  29. 1 BED
    $2,480+
    2 BEDS
    $2,852+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,450 - $3,037
    Required Monthly Fees$30
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,480 - $2,902

    The Pointe at 2316

    2316 Paseo De Laura, Oceanside, CA 92056
  33. 2 BEDS
    $2,550

    Ridgeview

    6505 Paseo Frontera, Carlsbad, CA 92009
  39. Building Photo - 2407 Sonora Ct
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $2,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,000

    2407 Sonora Ct

    2407 Sonora Ct, Carlsbad, CA 92010
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  40. Building Photo - 2831 Hillsboro Court
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,952
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,952
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,952

    2831 Hillsboro Court

    2831 Hillsboro Court, Carlsbad, CA 92010
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  41. 2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $2,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,800

    2016 Via Esmarca Unit #2

    2016 Via Esmarca, Oceanside, CA 92054
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Carlsbad at a Glance

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Carlsbad, CA Apartments for Rent

Carlsbad is a coastal city in North County San Diego that stretches along seven miles of Pacific Ocean shoreline, known for its beaches, lagoons, and The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch, where 50 acres of ranunculus blooms draw visitors each spring. If you're hunting for apartments for rent in Carlsbad, you'll discover everything from beach cottages near the downtown Village to modern apartment communities in neighborhoods like La Costa and Aviara, with rents that reflect this prime coastal location and easy access to outdoor fun.

Renting in Carlsbad means you're close to popular spots like LEGOLAND California, the Carlsbad Premium Outlets, and natural areas including Agua Hedionda Lagoon and Batiquitos Lagoon. The downtown Village area gives you walkable access to local restaurants, breweries, and shops, while the city's location along Interstate 5 makes commuting a breeze whether you're heading to San Diego to the south or Orange County to the north. The Coaster commuter rail serves two stations in Carlsbad, connecting you to job centers throughout the region. With plenty of beaches, parks, and hiking trails, Carlsbad is perfect for renters who want an active outdoor lifestyle in a beautiful coastal setting.

Renting in Carlsbad

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Sage Creek High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,289 Students
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Carlsbad High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,336 Students
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Carlsbad High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,336 Students
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Carlsbad Village Academy

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
38 Students
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Aviara Oaks Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
991 Students
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Aviara Oaks Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
991 Students
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Valley Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
807 Students
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Calavera Hills Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
655 Students
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Calavera Hills Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
655 Students
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Pacific Rim Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
642 Students
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Aviara Oaks Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
612 Students
GreatSchools Rating
La Costa Heights Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
552 Students
GreatSchools Rating
El Camino Creek Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
409 Students
GreatSchools Rating
La Costa Meadows Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
725 Students

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