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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carlsbad, CA
75 Rentals Available

Apartments Under $1,400

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    421 North Citrus Avenue, Vista, CA 92084
    Studio $1,210
    1 BED $1,430+

Apartments Under $1,600

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    660 North Quince Street, Escondido, CA 92025
    1 BED $1,502

Apartments Under $1,800

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    480 S El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024
    Studio $1,695
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    2600 Gage Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92010
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    4779 Yuma Ave., Oceanside, CA 92057
    2 BEDS $1,721

Apartments Under $2,000

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    3402 Calle Odessa, Carlsbad, CA 92009
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    233 W. San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069
    1 BED $1,875
    2 BEDS $2,075
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    210 Lobelia Drive, Vista, CA 92083
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Apartments Under $2,200

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    12730 Monte Vista Rd, Poway, CA 92064
    1 BED $2,005+
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    881 Soft Wind Rd, Vista, CA 92081
    Studio $2,036+
    1 BED $2,819+
    2 BEDS $2,396+
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    353 West San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069
    1 BED $2,050
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    714 Franklin Lane, Vista, CA 92084
    1 BED $2,195

Apartments Under $2,400

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    10845 Via Los Narcisos, San Diego, CA 92129
    2 BEDS $2,375+
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    2300 Rising Glen Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008
    1 BED $2,416+
    2 BEDS $2,650+
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    3402 Calle Odessa, Carlsbad, CA 92009
    1 BED $2,774+
    2 BEDS $2,610+
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    115 S. Midway Dr., Escondido, CA 92027
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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 $2,416 and $4,384. Find cheap apartments in Carlsbad, CA.

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

There are 590 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Carlsbad, CA were last updated on 10 Dec 2023.

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

The average Carlsbad, CA cheap apartment size is 660 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 75 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 $3,217 per month so any rental south of $2,574 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Carlsbad, CA rents go as low as $1,210/mo.

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