Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carlsbad, CA
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$1,200Base Rent$1,200Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,200 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,2002432 Papyrus Ct Unit Room 3
2432 Papyrus Ct, Oceanside, CA 92054 -
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 2.5 BATHS$1,400Base Rent$1,400Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,4002603 Via Bocas Unit D
2603 Via Bocas, Carlsbad, CA 92010 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,4002432 Papyrus Ct Unit Room 2
2432 Papyrus Ct, Oceanside, CA 92054 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$1,7002432 Papyrus Ct Unit Room 1
2432 Papyrus Ct, Oceanside, CA 92054 -
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|1 BED$1,979+2 BEDS$1,941+
Casa Aldea at Carlsbad
2615 Cannon Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92010 -
STUDIO$1,950+1 BED$2,250+2 BEDS$2,650+Sandpointe Apartment Homes
450 Morse St, Oceanside, CA 92054 -
1 BED$1,980+2 BEDS$2,250+Briarcrest Apartments
3950 Waring Rd, Oceanside, CA 92056 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,0002812 Sombrosa St
2812 Sombrosa St, Carlsbad, CA 92009 -
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STUDIO$2,111+1 BED$2,462+2 BEDS$2,584+The Avenue at Carlsbad
2262 Avenida Magnifica, Carlsbad, CA 92008 -
1 BED$2,124+2 BEDS$2,519+Villa Camino Apartments
2051 Geneva St, Oceanside, CA 92054 -
1 BED$2,129+2 BEDS$2,384+Portola Senior Apartments
2600 Gage, Carlsbad, CA 92008 -
1 BED$2,145+2 BEDS$2,445+Elan Paseo Vista
2315 Paseo De Laura, Oceanside, CA 92056 -
STUDIO$2,145Elan Beachpointe Carlsbad
1000 Chinquapin Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008 -
1 BED$2,195Villas de Laura Apts
2330 Paseo De Laura, Oceanside, CA 92056 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$2,2002363-2369 Snead Drive
2363-2369-2369 Snead Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$2,200208 Sanford St
208 Sanford St, Encinitas, CA 92024 -
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2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,275Move-in Ready Condo! Unit 2179 VIA ROBLES
2179 Via Robles, Oceanside, CA 92054 -
1 BED$2,295+2 BEDS$2,495+
Carlsbad View Apartments
3675 Barnard Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056 -
2 BEDS$2,300Vista Pacifica Apartments
176 Cedar Rd, Vista, CA 92083 -
1 BED$2,329+2 BEDS$2,878+
Shadowridge Park Apartments
2000 S Melrose Dr, Vista, CA 92081 -
Discounts1 BED, 1 BATH$2,3453557 Paseo De Francisco Unit 202
3557 Paseo De Francisco, Oceanside, CA 92056 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$2,3503446 Madison St
3446 Madison St, Carlsbad, CA 92008 -
Call for RentLa Costa Seashore
7552-7556 Gibraltar St, Carlsbad, CA 92009 -
1 BED$2,355+2 BEDS$2,750+Shadow Ridge Apartments
3699 Barnard Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056 -
1 BED$2,365+2 BEDS$2,484+
Shadowridge Country Club Villas
1617 Live Oak Rd, Vista, CA 92081 -
Good Value|1 BED$2,374+2 BEDS$2,549+
Shadowridge Summerwind
1580 Shadowridge Dr, Vista, CA 92081 -
1 BED$2,405+2 BEDS$2,525+
The Bluffs at Carlsbad
2701-2707 Avenida de Anita, Carlsbad, CA 92010 -
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1 BED$2,475+2 BEDS$2,740+3 BEDS$3,720+Sofi Ocean Hills
3500 Windrift Way, Oceanside, CA 92056 -
2 BEDS$2,898+3 BEDS$2,479+Rancho Carrillo Apartments | Affordable Apartments
6053 Paseo Acampo, Carlsbad, CA 92009 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$2,500Cozy 1 bedroom in Encinitas!
1687 Burgundy Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024
Carlsbad at a Glance
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
Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes
- Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Studio 430 Sq Ft $1,938 / mo
- 1 Bedroom 686 Sq Ft $2,694 / mo
- 2 Bedrooms 954 Sq Ft $3,178 / mo
- 3 Bedrooms 1,324 Sq Ft $3,815 / mo
- 4 Bedrooms 1,818 Sq Ft $4,022 / mo
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Carlsbad
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Serenata at Aviara 751 Sq Ft $3,022/mo
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