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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carlsbad, CA

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  • Only 1 unit left
    Studio $1,210
    1 bd $1,800
    Base rent
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    421 North Citrus Avenue

    421 North Citrus Avenue, Vista, CA 92084
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  • Apartments Under $1,800

  • New Units Available 6 units available
    1 bd $1,650+
    2 bd $2,400+
    Base rent
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    Altura Villas - 55+ Senior Apartments

    4.5 (2)
    760 E Bobier Dr, Vista, CA 92084
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • New Units Available
    1 bd $1,699+
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Village Grove Apartments

    4.5 (7)
    660 North Quince Street, Escondido, CA 92025
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • New Units Available 15 units available
    Studio $1,726
    1 bd $1,933
    2 bd $2,247
    Total monthly cost
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    Solana At Grand

    3.5 (39)
    1501 E Grand Avenue, Escondido, CA 92027
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center

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  • New Units Available 13 units available
    Studio $1,800+
    1 bd $2,085+
    2 bd $2,451+
    Total monthly cost
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    Softwind Point

    4.0 (11)
    881 Soft Wind Rd, Vista, CA 92081
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 1 bd $1,912+
    2 bd $2,435+
    Base rent
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    1575 Oak Apartment Homes

    1575 Oak Dr., Vista, CA 92084
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  • Only 1 unit left
    Studio $1,995
    Base rent
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    225 South Highway 101

    3.5 (15)
    225 South Highway 101, Solana Beach, CA 92075
    Apply online • Pet friendly

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  • Only 3 units left
    1 bd $2,000+
    2 bd $2,395+
    Base rent
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    Las Ventanas Apartments

    4.0 (10)
    1280 North Citrus Ave., Vista, CA 92084
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • New Units Available 8 units available
    1 bd $2,009+
    2 bd $2,849
    3 bd $3,459
    Base rent
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    Foothill Courtyards

    3.0 (1)
    1360 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92804
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • 1 bd $2,010+
    Base rent
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    Legacy Hills At Poway 55+

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

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  • Only 3 units left
    1 bd $2,165
    2 bd $2,685+
    Base rent
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    Mesa Village Apartments

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

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  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $2,245+
    1 bd $2,495+
    Base rent
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    Elan Beachpointe Carlsbad

    1000 Chinquapin Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008
    Pet friendly • Patio/Balcony • Large Closets
  • 8 units available
    1 bd $2,262
    2 bd $2,533
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Portola Senior Apartments

    4.5 (18)
    2600 Gage Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92010
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • New Units Available 28 units available
    1 bd $2,335+
    2 bd $3,642+
    Total monthly cost
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    Mirada At La Jolla Colony Apartments

    4.5 (39)
    7568 Charmant Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking

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  • 2 bd $2,387+
    3 bd $3,640+
    Total monthly cost
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    Canyon Rim Apartments

    10845 Via Los Narcisos, San Diego, CA 92129
    Apply online • Patio/Balcony • Laundry Facilities
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    3096 Roosevelt Street

    3096 Roosevelt Street, Carlsbad, CA 92008
  • 3-13-city

Frequently asked questions

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

The average Carlsbad, CA cheap apartment size is 735 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.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Carlsbad, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Carlsbad, CA has never been easier. We feature 96 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Carlsbad, CA average. What is a cheap rent in Carlsbad, CA? The average apartment rent in Carlsbad is $3,405 per month so any rental south of $2,724 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Carlsbad, CA rents go as low as $1,210/mo.