
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carlsbad, CA from $500 with Utilities Included (49 Rentals)
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Pacific Wind

Sunny Creek Apartments

Hunters Pointe

Jefferson House II Senior Apartments

Cassia Heights

Pacific Pines

Lime Grove Apartments

Jefferson House I Senior Community
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475 Chestnut Ave

The Arbors of Carlsbad

Jefferson Gardens

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Cottage Row Carlsbad

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Briarcrest Apartments
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The Ritz Colony

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Shadowridge Heights

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The Pointe at 2316

Essex Heights
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Copper Creek Apartment Homes

Melrose Villas

Westwind Apartments

Manzana

Grandon Village

Mauna Loa Apartments

Ocean Hills Apartments

Saxony Village

Sea Pointe
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Grandview Apartments

Casa Vista Apartments

Tangerine Cove Village

Salt & Vine Oceanside Apartments

Villas de Laura

Greenbrier Apartments

Westwood Village

Cedar Woods Apartments

Sycamore Hills Village
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Seascape Gardens

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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 | $1,948 | $1,599 | $3,423 |
| Carlsbad 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,824 | $1,400 | $6,780 |
| Carlsbad 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,312 | $1,941 | $10,000+ |
| Carlsbad 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,052 | $2,850 | $10,000+ |
| Carlsbad 4 Bedroom Apartments | $11,583 | $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 $1,599.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Carlsbad Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carlsbad Apartment is $1,795 at Azure Point at Encinitas - 55+ Active Adult 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 $1,781 at Rancho Carrillo Apartments | Affordable Apartments.
What is the most affordable Carlsbad Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Carlsbad Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rancho Carrillo Apartments | Affordable Apartments and starts from $2,479.
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