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  6. Building Photo - 664 Seaward Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,950

    664 Seaward Ave

    664 Seaward Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92011
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  14. Building Photo - Terra Oceanside
    1 BED
    $2,295+
    2 BEDS
    $2,695+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,295 - $2,895
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,295 - $2,895

    Terra Oceanside

    3964-3970 Waring Rd, Oceanside, CA 92056
    (442) 291-2335
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    Sea Breeze

    342-344 Juniper Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008
  25. Building Photo - 2164 Via Robles
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,400

    2164 Via Robles Unit 2164

    2164 Via Robles, Oceanside, CA 92054
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  27. Building Photo - Elan Sealofts
    1 BED
    $2,445+
    2 BEDS
    $2,795+

    Elan Sealofts

    1910 S Broadway, Oceanside, CA 92054
  34. Interior Kitchen - The Pointe at 2316
    1 BED
    $2,538
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,508 - $2,608
    Required Monthly Fees$30
    Total Monthly Price$2,538 - $2,638

    The Pointe at 2316

    2316 Paseo De Laura, Oceanside, CA 92056
  38. Building Photo - The Hideaway
    1 BED
    $2,545+
    2 BEDS
    $3,395+

    The Hideaway

    3380 Harding St, Carlsbad, CA 92008
  39. Building Photo - Ridgeview
    Good Value
    2 BEDS
    $2,550

    Ridgeview

    6505 Paseo Frontera, Carlsbad, CA 92009
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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 585 Sq Ft $2,717/mo
  • Salt Aire 728 Sq Ft $3,551/mo

Education

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Sage Creek High School

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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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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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
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La Costa Heights Elementary School

Public Elementary School

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

Public Elementary School

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

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
725 Students

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