1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Cardiff, CA (75 Rentals)

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The Ritz Colony
$2,200 - $2,300
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$2,200 - $3,100
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The Ritz Colony

1190 Encinitas BlvdEncinitas, CA 92024
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Pacific Pines
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Pacific Pines

1650-1820 S El Camino RealEncinitas, CA 92024
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2142 Montgomery Ave
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2142 Montgomery Ave

2142 Montgomery AveCardiff By The Sea, CA 92007
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203--213 3rd St
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203--213 3rd St

203--213 3rd StEncinitas, CA 92024
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Derby House
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Derby House

649 S Vulcan AveEncinitas, CA 92024
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442 4th St
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442 4th St

442 4th StEncinitas, CA 92024

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583-585 Melba Rd
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583-585 Melba Rd

583-585 Melba RdEncinitas, CA 92024
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2121 Newcastle Ave
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2121 Newcastle Ave

2121 Newcastle AveCardiff By The Sea, CA 92007
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Solana Surf Lofts
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Solana Surf Lofts

115-121 N Acacia AveSolana Beach, CA 92075
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841-843 3rd St
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841-843 3rd St

841-843 3rd StEncinitas, CA 92024

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120 Sunset Dr
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120 Sunset Dr

120 Sunset DrEncinitas, CA 92024
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Pacific Station
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Pacific Station

687 S Coast Hwy 101Encinitas, CA 92024
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1380-1382 Summit Ave
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1380-1382 Summit Ave

1380-1382 Summit AveCardiff By The Sea, CA 92007
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431 3rd St
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431 3rd St

431 3rd StEncinitas, CA 92024
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2248 Manchester Ave
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2248 Manchester Ave

2248 Manchester AveCardiff By The Sea, CA 92007
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247 N Rios Ave
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247 N Rios Ave

247 N Rios AveSolana Beach, CA 92075
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221-227 W G St
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221-227 W G St

221-227 W G StEncinitas, CA 92024
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Sandpiper Point
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Sandpiper Point

321 W I StEncinitas, CA 92024
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Seascape
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Seascape

675 S Sierra AveSolana Beach, CA 92075
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Rosebay Falls
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Rosebay Falls

155 Rosebay DrEncinitas, CA 92024
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Cardiff, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Cardiff 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Cardiff, CA is found at Elan Pacifico Encinitas in the La Costa Oaks South neighborhood and is 1,086 square feet priced from $3,116. RIVA in the North Rios neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 871 square feet and currently listed start at $4,115. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Cardiff:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Elan Pacifico EncinitasAspire1,086 Sq Ft$3,116
RIVAA2B871 Sq Ft$4,115
Elan Quail PointeAspire700 Sq Ft$2,399
Encinitas Senior Living - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsOne Bedroom/One Bath - A1V576 Sq FtCall for Rates
Silverado Apartments, a 55+ Community1x1 R560 Sq Ft$1,995
Elan Playa MarAspire540 Sq Ft$2,495
Azure Point at Encinitas - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsOne Bedroom/One Bath480 Sq Ft$1,795

Cheapest Available Cardiff 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 01, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Cardiff, CA is the One Bedroom/One Bath Model starting from $1,795 at Azure Point at Encinitas - 55+ Active Adult Apartments in the North Shore Cities neighborhood. The second most affordable Cardiff 1 Bedroom is the 1x1 R Model at Silverado Apartments, a 55+ Community starting at $1,995 in the North Rios neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Cardiff is currently $3,384. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Cardiff:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Azure Point at Encinitas - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsOne Bedroom/One Bath$1,795
Silverado Apartments, a 55+ Community1x1 R$1,995
Elan Quail PointeAspire$2,399
Elan Playa MarAspire$2,495
Elan Pacifico EncinitasAspire$3,116
RIVAA2A$3,935

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Cardiff Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Cardiff with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Cardiff is at Azure Point at Encinitas - 55+ Active Adult Apartments listed at $1,795.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Cardiff Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Cardiff is $3,384.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Cardiff Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Cardiff is a 1,086 square feet unit starting from $3,116 at Elan Pacifico Encinitas.

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