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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carlsbad, CA

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carlsbad, CA. 102 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $1,800

  • A living room with blue chairs and a wooden coffee table.
    Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $1,650+
    2 bd $2,400+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (2)
    760 E Bobier Dr, Vista, CA 92084
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • A living room with a checkered floor and a sofa set.
    Rent specials
    Studio $1,694+
    1 bd $1,980+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (7)
    12730 Monte Vista Rd, Poway, CA 92064
    Apply online • Pet friendly

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  • A living room with a fireplace, two chairs, a couch, and a painting on the wall.
    Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $1,699+
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (7)
    660 North Quince Street, Escondido, CA 92025
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • A modern living room with a long white couch and a blue patterned chair.
    Rent specials New units available
    Studio $1,790
    1 bd $1,890
    2 bd $2,477
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (35)
    1501 E Grand Avenue, Escondido, CA 92027
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $2,000

  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a refrigerator
    6 units available
    Studio $1,800+
    1 bd $1,995+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (15)
    225 South Highway 101, Solana Beach, CA 92075
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    New units available 12 units available
    Studio $2,546+
    1 bd $1,986+
    2 bd $2,308+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (10)
    881 Soft Wind Rd, Vista, CA 92081
    Apply online • Pet friendly

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Apartments Under $2,200

  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Only 3 units left
    1 bd $2,000+
    2 bd $2,395+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (10)
    1280 North Citrus Ave., Vista, CA 92084
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • A pool surrounded by palm trees and chairs.
    11 units available
    1 bd $2,009+
    2 bd $2,849
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.0 (1)
    1360 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92804
    Apply online • Pet friendly

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  • A modern living room with a wooden coffee table and green chairs.
    Rent specials
    1 bd $2,050+
    2 bd $2,360+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1575 Oak Dr., Vista, CA 92084
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Living room with couch and table at Portola, Carlsbad
    Only 2 units left
    1 bd $2,129
    2 bd $2,384
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (18)
    2600 Gage Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92010
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a house with steps and a sidewalk in front of it
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,150
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3096 Roosevelt Street, Carlsbad, CA 92008
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Apartments Under $2,400

  • a living room with a couch and a glass coffee table
    37 units available
    1 bd $2,219+
    2 bd $2,873+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (38)
    7568 Charmant Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,240
    2 bd $2,760
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (22)
    11355 Zapata Ave., San Diego, CA 92126
    Apply online • Pet friendly

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  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a white fridge.
    Rent specials New units available
    2 bd $2,311+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    10845 Via Los Narcisos, San Diego, CA 92129
    Apply online
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Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Carlsbad, CA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $2,129 and $2,150.

How many cheap rentals are available in Carlsbad, CA on RentCafe?

There are 5 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Carlsbad, CA were last updated on 4 Jun 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Carlsbad, CA?

The average Carlsbad, CA cheap apartment size is 688 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Carlsbad, CA?

Cheap apartments in Carlsbad, CA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Carlsbad, CA?

A cheap apartment in Carlsbad, CA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.