Cheap Apartments for Rent near Cardiff, CA from $1,200 (28 Rentals)

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property at 705 Arden Dr

$2,000

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

705 Arden Dr

EncinitasCA92024
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The Ritz Colony
$2,200 - $3,100
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 31

The Ritz Colony

1190 Encinitas BlvdEncinitas, CA 92024
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property at 837 4th St

$2,300 - $9,000

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$2,300 - $9,000
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Studio To 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent

Available Sep 1

837 4th St

EncinitasCA92024

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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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Studio To 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent

Available Aug 1

513 3rd St

EncinitasCA92024
property at 513 3rd St

$2,300 - $7,500

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513 3rd St

EncinitasCA92024

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Elan Solana Pointe
$2,745 - $3,245
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 7

Elan Solana Pointe

766 S Nardo AveSolana Beach, CA 92075
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Saxony Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cardiff Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cardiff, CA is a Studio unit found at Encinitas Senior Living - 55+ Active Adult Apartments in the Encinitas neighborhood priced from $1,649. 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 $1,799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cardiff apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Encinitas Senior Living - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsStudio - Deluxe - S2 & S2VStudio,1BA$1,649
Azure Point at Encinitas - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsStudio - DeluxeStudio,1BA$1,799
Encinitas Terrace Apartment Homes, 55+1x11BR,1BA$2,294
Elan Playa Mar Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$2,549
Elan Pacifico Encinitas2x2L2BR,2BA$3,694
Solana Mar Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$3,910
The Resort at EncinitasB42BR,2BA$4,304
Solaris EncinitasB42BR,2BA$4,361
RIVAA41BR,1BA$4,715
608 N Rios Ave3 bedroom, 2 bath3BR,2BA$6,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cardiff, CA and Nearby

As of August 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cardiff area is the $3.50 price per square foot 3 bedroom, 2 bath Model at 608 N Rios Ave in the in the North Rios neighborhood starting from $6,995. The second greatest value Cardiff apartment is the 2x2L Model at Elan Pacifico Encinitas starting at $3,694 with a $2.65 price per square foot in the Encinitas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cardiff apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
608 N Rios Ave3 bedroom, 2 bath3BR,2BA$3.50
Elan Pacifico Encinitas2x2L2BR,2BA$2.65
RIVAB42BR,2BA$6.28
The Resort at EncinitasB42BR,2BA$3.86
Solana Mar Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.91
Solaris EncinitasB42BR,2BA$4.96
Elan Playa Mar Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$4.72
Encinitas Terrace Apartment Homes, 55+1x11BR,1BA$4.41
Azure Point at Encinitas - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$7.03

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cardiff Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cardiff?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cardiff is at Encinitas Senior Living - 55+ Active Adult Apartments listed at $1,649.

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

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

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cardiff is starting from $3,694 at Elan Pacifico Encinitas.

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