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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carlsbad, CA
116 Rentals Available

Apartments Under $600

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    523 Rush Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $561+
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing

Apartments Under $1,200

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    6421 Tobria Terrace, Carlsbad, CA 92011
    1 BED $1,189+
    2 BEDS $1,408+
    3+ BEDS $1,606+

Apartments Under $1,400

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    660 North Quince Street, Escondido, CA 92025
    1 BED $1,335+

Apartments Under $1,500

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    1020 Stephanie Court, San Marcos, CA 92078
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,488
    3 BEDS $1,714

Apartments Under $1,600

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    760 E Bobier Dr, Vista, CA 92084
    STUDIO $1,500+
    1 BED $1,600+
    2 BEDS $2,650+
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    1730 Elfin Forest Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,593+
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing

Apartments Under $1,700

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    532-534 Palm Dr, VISTA CA, CA 92084
    STUDIO $1,800
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    225 South Highway 101, Solana Beach, CA 92075
    STUDIO $1,800+
    3 BEDS $1,850
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    1501 E Grand Avenue, Escondido, CA 92027
    STUDIO $1,825
    1 BED $2,095
    2 BEDS $2,262
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    3402 Calle Odessa, Carlsbad, CA 92009
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,875+
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    2600 Gage Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92010
    1 BED $1,934
    2 BEDS $2,164
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    233 W. San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069
    1 BED $1,975
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    3170 Madison Street, Carlsbad, CA 92008
    STUDIO $1,995
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    1280 North Citrus Ave., Vista, CA 92084
    1 BED $2,000+
    2 BEDS $2,395+
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    1360 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92804
    1 BED $2,009+
    2 BEDS $2,849
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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    3096 Roosevelt Street, Carlsbad, CA 92008
    1 BED $2,050
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    353 West San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069
    1 BED $2,100
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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    960 Vine Street, Oceanside, CA 92054
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $2,300
    2 BEDS $2,600
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    10845 Via Los Narcisos, San Diego, CA 92129
    2 BEDS $2,325+
    3 BEDS $3,510+
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    1000 Chinquapin Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008
    STUDIO $2,345
    1 BED $2,445+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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    3402 Calle Odessa, Carlsbad, CA 92009
    1 BED $2,518+
    2 BEDS $2,597+
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    935 Laguna Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008
    1 BED $2,695
    2 BEDS $2,625+
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Getting around in Carlsbad, CA

17 /100
Car-Dependent
23 /100
Minimal Transit
21 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 17, Transit Score®: 23, Bike Score®: 21

Frequently asked questions

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

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,189 and $4,021.

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

There are 589 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Carlsbad, CA were last updated on 8 Feb 2025.

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

The average Carlsbad, CA cheap apartment size is 753 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. You might be interested in studio apartments, 1 bedroom apartments, 2 bedroom apartments or 3 bedroom apartments, or browse all RentCafe apartments for rent in Carlsbad, CA.

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Finding the right apartment as far as size and location go is one aspect of apartment searching, but making sure that it provides all that you need within a reasonable price is another. On RentCafe, you can search for cheap apartments near you and ensure that you find one that suites your needs. Worried the neighborhood or city you are looking to move to is known to have higher rents? You can browse our listings and find the cheap apartments in any location, whether you are looking at a specific neighborhood, ZIP code, or city.

The perfect apartment for you is out there, either near you or anywhere in the U.S. that you are looking to move to. So, let's find the one that satisfies your wants and needs, but that also comes at an affordable price.

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 116 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 $3,221 per month so any rental south of $2,577 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Carlsbad, CA rents go as low as $561/mo.

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