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  5. Building Photo - 2540 Corbel Way
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,850
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,850
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,850

    2540 Corbel Way

    2540 Corbel Way, San Marcos, CA 92078
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  27. Building Photo - Villas at Carlsbad
    Exceptional Value
    1 BED
    $2,395+
    2 BEDS
    $2,995+

    Villas at Carlsbad

    2600-2695 Kremeyer Cir, Carlsbad, CA 92008
  32. Building Photo - 3266
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,440

    3266 Unit B

    3266 Eureka Pl, Carlsbad, CA 92008
  33. Building Photo - Elan Sealofts
    1 BED
    $2,445+
    2 BEDS
    $2,870+

    Elan Sealofts

    1910 S Broadway, Oceanside, CA 92054
  34. Interior Kitchen - The Pointe at 2316
    1 BED
    $2,480+
    2 BEDS
    $2,729+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,450 - $3,080
    Required Monthly Fees$30
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,480 - $2,902

    The Pointe at 2316

    2316 Paseo De Laura, Oceanside, CA 92056
  42. Building Photo - Ridgeview
    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.

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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
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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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