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Apartments for Rent in Carlsbad, CA under $2300
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    1000 Chinquapin Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008
    STUDIO $2,195
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    2600 Gage Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92010
    1 BED $1,934
    2 BEDS $2,164
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    3170 Madison Street, Carlsbad, CA 92008
    STUDIO $2,000
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    3096 Roosevelt Street, Carlsbad, CA 92008
    1 BED $2,050
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    5055 Avenida Encinas Suite 100, Carlsbad, CA 92008
    STUDIO $1,400
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    6421 Tobria Terrace, Carlsbad, CA 92011
    1 BED $1,317+
    2 BEDS $1,562+
    3 BEDS $1,785+
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    6811 Embarcadero Lane, Carlsbad, CA 92011
    1 BED $1,594
    2 BEDS $1,895
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    3402 Calle Odessa, Carlsbad, CA 92009
    2 BEDS $1,875+
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    1820 Melrose Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
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    3596 North Way, Oceanside, CA 92056
    2 BEDS $1,150
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    365 Pomelo Dr, Vista, CA 92081
    1 BED $2,062+
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    173 Durian St, Vista, CA 92083
    1 BED $2,245
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    881 Soft Wind Rd, Vista, CA 92081
    STUDIO $1,845+
    1 BED $2,178+
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    3474 Descanso Avenue, San Marcos, CA 92078
    1 BED $2,070
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    2045 Village Park Way, Encinitas, CA 92024
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    210 Lobelia Drive, Vista, CA 92083
    1 BED $1,950
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    1730 Elfin Forest Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078
    1 BED $1,243
    2 BEDS $674
    3 BEDS $1,837
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    1020 Stephanie Court, San Marcos, CA 92078
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    2 BEDS $1,585+
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    11-Palmcrest Apartments 2, Vista, CA 92083
    1 BED $1,925
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    10-Palmcrest Apartments 1, Vista, CA 92083
    1 BED $1,950
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    1210 Caren Rd, Vista, CA 92093
    3 BEDS $2,295
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    402 Ferrara Way, Vista, CA 92083
    3 BEDS $2,295
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    1045 Armorlite Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069
    STUDIO $2,290+
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    422 Los Vallecitos, San Marcos, CA 92069
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    1011.5 Eucalyptus Ave, Vista, CA 92084
    2 BEDS $2,195
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Minimal Transit
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Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 17, Transit Score®: 23, Bike Score®: 21

Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Carlsbad, CA last updated?

Prices and availability in Carlsbad, CA were last updated on 26 Apr 2025.

What are the best apartments in Carlsbad, CA?

The best apartments in Carlsbad, CA are: Montecito Apartments at Carlsbad, The Avenue at Carlsbad, Elan Carlsbad Shores, Elan Park Place Carlsbad and Tamarack Sands Apartment Homes.

What type of rental buildings are in Carlsbad, CA?

In Carlsbad 37% of the housing is rented out compared to 63% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 14% of Carlsbad’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 68% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 17% are single-family rentals.

Search for apartments in Carlsbad, CA under $2,600

There’s more than one way to spend $2,600 on rent in Carlsbad, CA, so the first step is to start thinking about what you really want from your new home. Be mindful of what makes you tick. Look for 2 bedroom apartments for rent for less than $2,600 if you want to share your living space and don’t mind being further away from the city center. Search for 3 bedroom apartments if you’re moving in with family or planning to share part of your life and living expenses with more friends. If city bustle is what you live for, you might want to search for a studio or 1 bedroom apartment closer to the city center.

The perfect $2,600 rental near you

Don’t dismiss the idea of a studio just because it sounds small and featureless: studios come in many shapes and sizes, and it only takes a few strikes of creativity to go from drab to lively. If an all-in-one-room apartment spells total lack of privacy for you, have a look at the 1 bedroom apartments for rent in Carlsbad, CA. Customize your search by using more RentCafe filters. Decide what amenities you can’t live without and focus your search on the apartments that offer them. Are you bringing in a pet? Narrow your options to pet-friendly apartments for rent. Want more windows so that natural light floods your home? Hardwood floors or plush carpet in the living area? There are 25 apartments for rent below $2,600 in Carlsbad, CA for every taste. Decide what you need, stay focused, and you’re bound to find your perfect apartment in no time.

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