Cheap Homes for Rent near Cardiff By The Sea, CA from $2,000 (4 Rentals)

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property at 513 3rd St

$2,000 - $7,600

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Studio To 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent

Available Sep 15

513 3rd St

EncinitasCA92024
property at 837 4th St

$2,200 - $9,000

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Studio To 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent

Available Sep 1

837 4th St

EncinitasCA92024

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

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cardiff By The Sea area is the $6.37 price per square foot B4 Model at RIVA in the in the North Rios neighborhood starting from $7,600. The second greatest value Cardiff By The Sea apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 820 Encinitas Blvd starting at $2,950 with a $2.78 price per square foot in the Encinitas 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.
RIVAB42BR,2BA$6.37
820 Encinitas Blvd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.78
Solana Mar Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.91
The Resort at EncinitasA3D2BR,1BA$4.41
Encinitas Senior Living - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsOne Bedroom/One Bath - A1V1BR,1BA$3.98
Solaris EncinitasA101BR,1BA$7.16
Encinitas Terrace Apartment Homes, 55+1x11BR,1BA$4.61
Azure Point at Encinitas - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$7.03

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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 161 Apartments for Rent in Cardiff By The Sea, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,799 to $13,370. There are also 88 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cardiff By The Sea ranging from $2,000 to $50,000.

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 $2,000 to $50,000 with an average monthly rent of $14,150.

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 $3,789 to $13,370, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,150 to $50,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $10,000.

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