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Cheapest Available Cardiff By The Sea Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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 North Shore Cities neighborhood priced from $1,645. Azure Point at Encinitas - 55+ Active Adult Apartments in the North Shore Cities neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,649. 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 - S1Studio,1BA$1,645
Azure Point at Encinitas - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,649
Elan Seacrest EncinitasAspire I1BR,1BA$2,399
Solana Mar ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,425
Elan Sandpiper Del MarUrbanoStudio,1BA$2,445

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

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cardiff By The Sea area is the $2.87 price per square foot Allure Model at Elan Pacifico Encinitas in the in the North Shore Cities neighborhood starting from $3,095. The second greatest value Cardiff By The Sea apartment is the Casabella Two Bedroom Model at Ritz Colony starting at $2,800 with a $2.99 price per square foot in the North Shore Cities 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.
Elan Pacifico EncinitasAllure2BR,2BA$2.87
Ritz ColonyCasabella Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.99
Elan Seacrest EncinitasAspire I1BR,1BA$3.00
Elan Cardiff By The Sea1 Bedroom 1 Bath 11A1BR,1BA$3.28
Elan Quail PointeAspire1BR,1BA$3.57
Encinitas Senior Living - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsOne Bedroom/One Bath - A1V1BR,1BA$3.64
Elan Playa MarAspire1BR,1BA$4.63
Solana Mar ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$5.39
The Resort at Encinitas Luxury Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Detached Casitas1BR,1BA$6.75
Azure Point at Encinitas - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$6.44

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cardiff By The Sea

What type of rentals are currently available in Cardiff By The Sea?

There are currently 163 Apartments for Rent in Cardiff By The Sea, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,645 to $28,727. There are also 110 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cardiff By The Sea ranging from $1,750 to $49,999.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Cardiff By The Sea?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cardiff By The Sea ranges from $1,750 to $49,999 with an average monthly rent of $11,175.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Cardiff By The Sea?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Cardiff By The Sea range from $3,545 to $22,949, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,900 to $15,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $9,965.

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