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  1. Building Photo - Lucia at Aviara
    2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    1 BED
    $3,299+
    2 BEDS
    $4,099+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,294 - $4,826
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$3,299 - $4,831

    Lucia at Aviara

    1205 Aviara Pky, Carlsbad, CA 92011
    (442) 888-1397
  3. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    |
    1 BED
    $3,459+
    2 BEDS
    $4,373+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,452 - $4,660
    Required Monthly Fees$7
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$3,459 - $4,667

    The Lofts at Carlsbad Village

    1040 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008
    (442) 291-6434
  4. |
    STUDIO
    $3,355+
    1 BED
    $3,355+
    2 BEDS
    $3,955+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,350 - $4,250
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$3,355 - $4,255

    San Katrina

    336 Pine Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008
    (442) 245-5826
  9. Building Photo - Ascend2300
    Good Value
    1 BED
    $3,041+
    2 BEDS
    $2,914+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,909 - $7,067
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,914 - $7,072

    Ascend2300

    2300 Rising Glen Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008
    (442) 291-7172
  21. 1 BED
    $2,822+
    2 BEDS
    $3,412+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,810 - $3,500
    Required Monthly Fees$12
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,822 - $3,512

    Flower Fields

    2666 Flower Fields Way, Carlsbad, CA 92010
    (760) 824-5176
  28. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    1 BED
    $3,954
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,945 - $4,210
    Required Monthly Fees$9
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$3,954 - $4,219

    Triton Encinitas

    1967 N Vulcan Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024
    (858) 585-4259
  31. Discounts
    Discounts
    1 BED
    $3,121+
    2 BEDS
    $3,145+
    3 BEDS
    $3,790+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,116 - $4,796
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$3,121 - $4,801

    Elan Pacifico Encinitas

    1100 Garden View Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024
    (442) 291-1527
  34. 1 BED
    $2,295+
    2 BEDS
    $2,695+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,295 - $2,795
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,295 - $2,795

    Terra Oceanside

    3964-3970 Waring Rd, Oceanside, CA 92056
    (442) 291-2335
  41. Building Photo - Villas at Carlsbad
    Good Value
    1 BED
    $2,595+
    2 BEDS
    $2,995+

    Villas at Carlsbad

    2600-2695 Kremeyer Cir, Carlsbad, CA 92008
  42. Building Photo - Salt + Sea
    2 BEDS
    $4,195+
    3 BEDS
    $4,695+

    Salt + Sea

    2620-2622 Roosevelt St, Carlsbad, CA 92008
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Carlsbad at a Glance

Average Rent

$2,780
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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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Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Carlsbad

(For 1 bedroom apartments)
  • Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
  • Tanglewood 524 Sq Ft $2,523/mo
  • Salt Aire 726 Sq Ft $3,553/mo

Average Rent in Nearby Cities

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Education

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Sage Creek High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,289 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Carlsbad High

Public High School

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

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,336 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Aviara Oaks Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
991 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Aviara Oaks Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
991 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Valley Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
807 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Calavera Hills Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
655 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Calavera Hills Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
655 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Pacific Rim Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
642 Students
GreatSchools Rating
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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Frequently asked questions about renting in Carlsbad, CA

What are the average rent costs in Carlsbad, CA?

The average rent in Carlsbad, CA is $2,780.

What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Carlsbad, CA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Carlsbad, CA is $1,931.

What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in Carlsbad, CA?

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Carlsbad, CA is $2,780.

What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in Carlsbad, CA?

The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Carlsbad, CA is $3,241.

What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in Carlsbad, CA?

The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Carlsbad, CA is $4,010.

What are the average rent costs of a four bedroom apartment in Carlsbad, CA?

The average rent for a 4 bedroom apartment in Carlsbad, CA is $4,011.

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