Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cardiff By The Sea, CA from $1,200 (27 Rentals)

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The Ritz Colony
$2,200 - $3,100
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The Ritz Colony

1190 Encinitas BlvdEncinitas, CA 92024
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property at 513 3rd St

$2,300 - $7,500

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$2,300 - $7,500
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513 3rd St

EncinitasCA92024
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$2,300 - $7,500

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513 3rd St

EncinitasCA92024

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property at 322 Volney Ln

$3,050

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$3,050
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322 Volney Ln, Unit High Country Villas

322 Volney Ln
EncinitasCA92024

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Saxony Village
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Saxony Village

185 Saxony RdEncinitas, CA 92024
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Beach Walk
1 Bedroom Apartments

Beach Walk

955 3rd StEncinitas, CA 92024
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Cardiff By The Sea, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cardiff By The Sea Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cardiff By The Sea, CA is a Studio unit found at Encinitas Senior Living - 55+ Active Adult Apartments in the Encinitas neighborhood priced from $1,700. Azure Point at Encinitas - 55+ Active Adult Apartments in the Encinitas neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,845. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cardiff By The Sea apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Encinitas Senior Living - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsStudio - Deluxe - S2 & S2VStudio,1BA$1,700
Azure Point at Encinitas - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,845
Encinitas Terrace Apartment Homes, 55+1x11BR,1BA$2,294
Elan Quail Pointe Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$2,495
Elan Playa Mar Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$2,599
Elan Cardiff By The Sea1 Bedroom 1 Bath 11A1BR,1BA$2,620
The Ritz ColonyCasabella Two Bedroom - Available Now2BR,2BA$2,900
The Resort at EncinitasA41BR,1BA$3,050
Solana Mar Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$3,760

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cardiff By The Sea, CA

As of July 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cardiff By The Sea area is the $4.28 price per square foot 2 Bed Model at Cedros Gardens in the in the North Rios neighborhood starting from $6,100. The second greatest value Cardiff By The Sea apartment is the B4 Model at RIVA starting at $7,495 with a $6.28 price per square foot in the North Rios neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cardiff By The Sea apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cedros Gardens2 Bed2BR,2BA$4.28
RIVAB42BR,2BA$6.28
The Resort at EncinitasB12BR,2BA$3.67
Solana Mar Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.76
The Ritz ColonyCasabella Two Bedroom - Available Now2BR,2BA$3.09
Elan Cardiff By The Sea1 Bedroom 1 Bath 11A1BR,1BA$3.38
Elan Quail Pointe Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$3.56
Elan Playa Mar Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$4.81
Encinitas Terrace Apartment Homes, 55+1x11BR,1BA$4.41
632 Cerro St, Unit West632 Cerro St1BR,1BA$7.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cardiff By The Sea Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cardiff By The Sea?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cardiff By The Sea is at Encinitas Senior Living - 55+ Active Adult Apartments listed at $1,700.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cardiff By The Sea Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cardiff By The Sea Apartment is $1,995 at Azure Point at Encinitas - 55+ Active Adult Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cardiff By The Sea Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cardiff By The Sea is starting from $2,900 at The Ritz Colony.

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