Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carlsbad, CA
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1 BED, 1 BATH$1,9004812 Kelly Dr
4812 Kelly Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008 -
|1 BED$1,979+2 BEDS$1,941+
Casa Aldea at Carlsbad
2615 Cannon Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92010 -
1 BED$1,980+2 BEDS$2,250+Briarcrest Apartments
3950 Waring Rd, Oceanside, CA 92056 -
1 BED$2,088+2 BEDS$2,424+
The Bluffs at Carlsbad
2701-2707 Avenida de Anita, Carlsbad, CA 92010 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$2,100Charming Coastal Studio in Carlsbad - Furnished, all utilities + wi-fi included!
2277 Cameo Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92008 -
1 BED$2,129Portola Senior Apartments
2600 Gage, Carlsbad, CA 92008 -
1 BED$2,165+2 BEDS$2,484+
ShadowRidge Country Club Villas
1617 Live Oak Rd, Vista, CA 92081 -
1 BED$2,191+2 BEDS$2,656+The Avenue at Carlsbad
2262 Avenida Magnifica, Carlsbad, CA 92008 -
STUDIO$2,195+1 BED$2,395+2 BEDS$2,795+
Villas at Carlsbad
2600-2695 Kremeyer Cir, Carlsbad, CA 92008 -
STUDIO$2,195+2 BEDS$2,895+Elan Beachpointe Carlsbad
1000 Chinquapin Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$2,195Furnished or Unfurnished Studio With Priva...
1632 S Ditmar St, Oceanside, CA 92054 -
1 BED$2,199+2 BEDS$2,762+Elan Paseo Vista
2315 Paseo De Laura, Oceanside, CA 92056 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$2,2002929 Fire Mountain Dr
2929 Fire Mountain Dr, Oceanside, CA 92054 -
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1 BED$2,245+2 BEDS$2,695+
Carlsbad View Apartments
3675 Barnard Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056 -
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1 BED$2,250+2 BEDS$2,750+Sandpointe Apartment Homes
450 Morse St, Oceanside, CA 92054 -
1 BED$2,250Villas de Laura Apts
2330 Paseo De Laura, Oceanside, CA 92056 -
1 BED$2,295+2 BEDS$2,750+Shadow Ridge Apartments
3699 Barnard Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056 -
1 BED$2,295+2 BEDS$2,895+941-947 Oak Ave
941-947 Oak Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,2951Bed/1Bath Apt. (ADU) on Cul-De-Sac in Carlsbad~ May Ct.
3922 May Ct, Carlsbad, CA 92008 -
2 BEDS$2,300Vista Pacifica Apartments
176 Cedar Rd, Vista, CA 92083 -
2 BEDS$2,300Ridgeview
6505 Paseo Frontera, Carlsbad, CA 92009 -
1 BED$2,345Elan Sealofts
1910 S Broadway, Oceanside, CA 92054 -
Call for RentLa Costa Seashore
7552-7556 Gibraltar St, Carlsbad, CA 92009 -
1 BED$2,350+2 BEDS$2,600+
Villa Camino Apartments
2051 Geneva St, Oceanside, CA 92054 -
1 BED$2,376+2 BEDS$2,698+
Shadowridge Park Apartments
2000 S Melrose Dr, Vista, CA 92081 -
Rent Special
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STUDIO$2,395+1 BED$2,995+2 BEDS$3,495+Carlsbad Coast
357 Chestnut Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,395Across From The Beach in South O! Unit D
1712 S Pacific St, Oceanside, CA 92054 -
1 BED$2,395The Hideaway
3380 Harding St, Carlsbad, CA 92008 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,4005552 Foxtail Loop Unit Granny Flatt
5552 Foxtail Loop, Carlsbad, CA 92010 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,4002812 Sombrosa St
2812 Sombrosa St, Carlsbad, CA 92009 -
|1 BED$2,417+2 BEDS$2,732+
Shadowridge Summerwind
1580 Shadowridge Dr, Vista, CA 92081 -
1 BED$2,471+2 BEDS$2,727+3 BEDS$3,703+Sofi Ocean Hills
3500 Windrift Way, Oceanside, CA 92056 -
1 BED$2,477The Pointe at 2316
2316 Paseo De Laura, Oceanside, CA 92056 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,4952163 Via Robles
2163 Via Robles, Oceanside, CA 92054 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,495*MOVE-IN SPECIAL* 2BR in Oceanside with W/D Hookups and Garage Unit 2163
2163 Via Robles, Oceanside, CA 92054 -
1 BED$2,495Carlsbad Cabana
2730 Jefferson St, Carlsbad, CA 92008
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 425 Sq Ft $1,930 / mo
- 1 Bedroom 686 Sq Ft $2,696 / mo
- 2 Bedrooms 953 Sq Ft $3,130 / mo
- 3 Bedrooms 1,324 Sq Ft $3,825 / mo
- 4 Bedrooms 1,818 Sq Ft $4,014 / mo
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Carlsbad
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Serenata at Aviara 695 Sq Ft $2,993/mo
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