
Cheap Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Carlsbad, CA from $500 (91 Rentals)
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Elan Beachpointe Carlsbad

The Avenue at Carlsbad

The Bluffs at Carlsbad

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4000 Highland Dr, Unit SI ID1353788P

Carlsbad Coast

Santa Fe Ranch

Elan Coast Village
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6442 La Paloma St

391 Oak Ave
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Casa Del Camino

Azure Point at Encinitas - 55+ Active Adult Apartments

Encinitas Senior Living - 55+ Active Adult Apartments

3929 Stanford Dr

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Sycamore Ridge Apartments

Camino Colony

Briarcrest Apartments

1150 Garden View Rd
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942 Ruby Dr, Unit C

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Encinitas Terrace Apartment Homes

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Creekwood Villas

Ocean Park Apartments

1034 S Myers St, Unit 1034 S. Myers St. 2

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Ocean Vista

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Bella Terra

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Breeze Hill

Silver Oak Apartments
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Softwind Point

Elan Paseo Vista

Stoneybrook Apartments

Shadowridge Heights

Shadowridge Village Apartments

346 Garfield St

Elan Village North

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Ocean View Terrace Apartments

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560 Greenbrier Dr, Unit 209

756 Anns Way
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Carlsbad, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Carlsbad?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad Studio Apartments | $2,098 | $1,845 | $3,899 |
| Carlsbad 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,819 | $1,400 | $7,900 |
| Carlsbad 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,235 | $1,941 | $10,000+ |
| Carlsbad 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,800 | $3,195 | $10,000+ |
| Carlsbad 4 Bedroom Apartments | $13,462 | $6,600 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carlsbad Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Carlsbad?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Carlsbad is at Azure Point at Encinitas - 55+ Active Adult Apartments listed at $1,845.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Carlsbad Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carlsbad Apartment is $1,925 at Sycamore Ridge Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Carlsbad Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Carlsbad is starting from $2,200 at Briarcrest Apartments.
What is the most affordable Carlsbad Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Carlsbad Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Elan Shadowridge Meadows and starts from $3,195.
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