Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carlsbad, CA from $500 with Swimming Pool (49 Rentals)

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 19

664 Seaward Ave

CarlsbadCA92011

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Creekwood Villas
$2,029 - $3,204
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Creekwood Villas

3020 Oceanside BlvdOceanside, CA 92054
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Bella Terra
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$2,162 - $6,360
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Bella Terra

365 Pomelo DrVista, CA 92081
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Breeze Hill
$2,173 - $3,224
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Breeze Hill

710 Breeze Hill RdVista, CA 92081
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Softwind Point
$2,178 - $4,730
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Softwind Point

881 Soft Wind RdVista, CA 92081
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The Ritz Colony
$2,200 - $3,100
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The Ritz Colony

1190 Encinitas BlvdEncinitas, CA 92024
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Shadowridge Woodbend
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$2,413 - $6,491
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Shadowridge Woodbend

1500 Shadowridge DrVista, CA 92081
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The Pointe at 2316
$2,538 - $3,067
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The Pointe at 2316

2316 Paseo De LauraOceanside, CA 92056
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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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