Short Term Lease Luxury Apartments for Rent in Carlsbad, CA (46 Rentals)

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Higher End Luxurious Apartments in Carlsbad.

property at 2003 Costa del Mar Rd
$3,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,500
Total Monthly Price$3,500
1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Furnished

2003 Costa del Mar Rd, Unit 654

2003 Costa del Mar Rd
CarlsbadCA92009
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property at 722 Arbuckle Pl
$4,377

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$4,377
Total Monthly Price$4,377
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Jan 18, 2027
Furnished

722 Arbuckle Pl

CarlsbadCA92008

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property at 129 Maple Ave
$9,599

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$9,599
Total Monthly Price$9,599
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Nov 8
Furnished

129 Maple Ave

CarlsbadCA92008
property at 2748 Carlsbad Blvd
$10,095

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$10,095
Total Monthly Price$10,095
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Nov 30
Furnished

2748 Carlsbad Blvd

CarlsbadCA92008
property at 939 Begonia Ct
$11,676

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$11,676
Total Monthly Price$11,676
5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
Available Mar 5, 2027
Furnished

939 Begonia Ct

CarlsbadCA92011
property at 3464 Carlsbad Blvd
$12,330

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$12,330
Total Monthly Price$12,330
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Nov 25
Furnished

3464 Carlsbad Blvd

CarlsbadCA92008
property at 5400 Carlsbad Blvd
$12,909

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$12,909
Total Monthly Price$12,909
4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
Available Jan 15, 2027
Furnished

5400 Carlsbad Blvd

CarlsbadCA92008

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property at 3470 Carlsbad Blvd
$19,036

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$19,036
Total Monthly Price$19,036
4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 18
Furnished

3470 Carlsbad Blvd

CarlsbadCA92008
property at 125 Chinquapin Ave
$22,741

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$22,741
Total Monthly Price$22,741
4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Nov 28
Furnished

125 Chinquapin Ave

CarlsbadCA92008
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The Avenue at Carlsbad
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Avenue at Carlsbad

2262 Avenida MagnificaCarlsbad, CA 92008
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Softwind Point
$2,165 - $2,576

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Base Rent$2,165 - $2,576
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Softwind Point

881 Soft Wind RdVista, CA 92081
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property at 701 Breeze Hill Rd
$3,570 - $4,540
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Sep 22
Furnished

701 Breeze Hill Rd

VistaCA92081

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property at 549 San Dieguito Dr
$8,433

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$8,433
Total Monthly Price$8,433
3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 24
Furnished

549 San Dieguito Dr

EncinitasCA92024
property at 678 Hygeia Ave
$20,550

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$20,550
Total Monthly Price$20,550
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Nov 15
Furnished

678 Hygeia Ave

EncinitasCA92024

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Carlsbad, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Carlsbad Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Carlsbad?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Carlsbad is at Sunset Springs Apartments listed at $1,900.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term Carlsbad Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Carlsbad is $7,864.

What is the largest Short-term Carlsbad Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Carlsbad is a 3,100 square feet unit starting from $22,741 at 125 Chinquapin Ave.

What is the average size for Carlsbad Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in Carlsbad is currently at 1,434 sq ft.

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